#FCC3C4 Hex Color
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A pale, unsaturated red, #fcc3c4 leans into a soft, warm pink. It functions well as a background, offering a calm alternative to stark white. Because black text offers high contrast against this hex code, it remains legible even for body copy. Pair it with deep charcoal grays to ground its lightness and prevent a washed-out appearance in your interface designs.
Questions about #fcc3c4
What is #fcc3c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcc3c4 is rgb(252, 195, 196), in HSL hsl(359, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 22%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcc3c4 in a design scheme?
Because #fcc3c4 acts as a neutral warm base, it balances beautifully with darker, grounded tones like charcoal or deep navy. Adding muted greens or earthy browns can also provide a sophisticated contrast that prevents the palette from feeling too washed out or overly sweet.
Is #fcc3c4 readable on white or black?
#fcc3c4 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.74:1 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.