#FCB9B8 Hex Color
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The hex code #fcb9b8 is a light, dusty red with warm coral undertones and low saturation. Its mellow softness suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and gentle food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background with charcoal accents. White can wash it out, while black text provides about 12.8:1 contrast for accessible body copy.
Questions about #fcb9b8
What is #fcb9b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcb9b8 is rgb(252, 185, 184), in HSL hsl(1, 92%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 27%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcb9b8?
Does #fcb9b8 read as a warm or cool color?
#fcb9b8 reads as a warm, low-saturation red because its pale pink base leans toward coral rather than blue or violet, giving the shade a gentle blush and a slightly muted appearance instead of a sharp, high-energy red.
Is #fcb9b8 readable on white or black?
#fcb9b8 has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.77:1 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.