#FCB8A4 Hex Color
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This pastel coral creates a fresh, unsaturated glow that feels youthful and mellow. Because it is light and warm, #fcb8a4 works well as a grounding background color for modern UI designs. It provides excellent readability when paired with black text. Use it alongside deep charcoal or muted olive greens to prevent this shade from feeling too washed out on screen.
Questions about #fcb8a4
What is #fcb8a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb8a4 is rgb(252, 184, 164), in HSL hsl(14, 94%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 35%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fcb8a4 for UI design?
Is #fcb8a4 considered a warm or cool shade?
#fcb8a4 is definitively a warm color, leaning into the orange-pink spectrum of the color wheel. Because of its light, desaturated nature, it avoids being overwhelming, making it an ideal choice for wellness or lifestyle brands looking for a gentle, approachable aesthetic.
Is #fcb8a4 readable on white or black?
#fcb8a4 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.53:1 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.