#FCC2A2 Hex Color
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This pale, unsaturated orange carries a warm, mellow glow. Because it feels approachable and gentle, #fcc2a2 serves best as a supporting tone in brand palettes rather than a dominant base, which can overwhelm the eye. It pairs beautifully with cool slate blues or deep charcoal for balance. The hex code for this pastel shade is #fcc2a2, which offers enough contrast to support small, black text.
Questions about #fcc2a2
What is #fcc2a2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcc2a2 is rgb(252, 194, 162), in HSL hsl(21, 94%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 36%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcc2a2?
Is #fcc2a2 suitable for UI text?
Using #fcc2a2 for primary text is not recommended because the light, pastel nature of this hex color lacks sufficient contrast for readability. It functions much better as a subtle background, a soft border accent, or a gentle highlight for UI elements like buttons or cards.
Is #fcc2a2 readable on white or black?
#fcc2a2 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.37:1 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.