#FCB9AB Hex Color
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#fcb9ab reads as a pastel red with a peachy, glowing softness. Its low saturation keeps the red mellow, more blush than alarm. Black text hits about 12.7:1 contrast on it, so this hex code holds up behind small body text. Pair it with deep teal for a fresh, springlike palette.
Questions about #fcb9ab
What is #fcb9ab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb9ab is rgb(252, 185, 171), in HSL hsl(10, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 32%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcb9ab?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal give #fcb9ab the contrast it needs, since it washes out next to white. For a warmer scheme, add terracotta one step darker.
Is #fcb9ab readable on white or black?
#fcb9ab has a 1.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.66:1 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.