#FCB5DD Hex Color
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#fcb5dd is a light, unsaturated magenta that feels fresh and youthful. Because it lacks intensity, it serves as an excellent background for delicate UI elements. Black text provides strong, readable contrast against this shade, ensuring accessibility for body copy. Pair it with charcoal gray or deep plum to ground its airy quality, as it can look washed out when placed next to stark white.
Questions about #fcb5dd
What is #fcb5dd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb5dd is rgb(252, 181, 221), in HSL hsl(326, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 12%, 1%.
Is #fcb5dd suitable for text on light backgrounds?
No, #fcb5dd is too light and unsaturated to be used as primary text against a white or very light background. It functions much better as a decorative accent or a background fill, where it can support darker, high-contrast typography for better readability.
Is #fcb5dd readable on white or black?
#fcb5dd has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.79:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.