#FCBDA9 Hex Color
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Reach for #fcbda9 when a spring campaign or baby product packaging needs warmth without volume. This pastel red carries a salmon undertone and low saturation, so it reads mellow rather than urgent. It works best as a supporting tone or background, since it can wash out next to plain white. Black text sits clearly on the hex code #fcbda9 at about 13:1 contrast.
Questions about #fcbda9
What is #fcbda9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcbda9 is rgb(252, 189, 169), in HSL hsl(14, 93%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 33%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcbda9?
Deep teal, charcoal, and forest green give #fcbda9 the contrast its low saturation needs. Navy also works for a warmer take on a classic pairing.
Can #fcbda9 work as a background for body text?
Yes. Black text on #fcbda9 reaches about 13:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 that WCAG AA requires, so small type stays readable on it.
Is #fcbda9 readable on white or black?
#fcbda9 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.99:1 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.