#FCB8F6 Hex Color
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Not quite pink and not quite lavender, #fcb8f6 is a pastel magenta with a soft, sparkling quality. Its high lightness keeps large areas airy, though white text washes out on it fast. Black text hits about 13.3:1 contrast, well past AA, so it holds up as a background for UI or packaging. Pair it with deep plum to add weight, or use it as an accent in cosmetics and confectionery branding.
Questions about #fcb8f6
What is #fcb8f6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb8f6 is rgb(252, 184, 246), in HSL hsl(305, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 2%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcb8f6?
Is black or white text better on #fcb8f6?
Black text is the clear choice. It reaches about 13.3:1 contrast, comfortably past the WCAG AA minimum, while white text falls well below 4.5:1 and hurts readability.
What mood does #fcb8f6 convey?
The high lightness and moderate saturation read as gentle, sweet, and a little playful. That mix fits romance themes, baby products, cosmetics, and nightlife accents.
Is #fcb8f6 readable on white or black?
#fcb8f6 has a 1.57:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.32:1 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.