#FCD2C7 Hex Color
Red turned down to a whisper
This is not a loud red. #fcd2c7 is a pastel red with so much white mixed in that it reads as a soft, warm pink. Its hex code makes it a natural fit for baby products, spring packaging, and romance themes, and it keeps black text readable at about 15.2:1 contrast. Deep teal accents flatter it, though it can look washed out against pure white.
Questions about #fcd2c7
What is #fcd2c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fcd2c7 is rgb(252, 210, 199), in HSL hsl(12, 90%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 21%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fcd2c7?
Deep teal makes #fcd2c7 feel warmer by contrast, and charcoal text keeps it grounded. Skip pale yellows and creams, since they blur together with this pastel and flatten the palette.
Is #fcd2c7 a warm or cool color?
It is a warm color. The orange-leaning red undertone gives #fcd2c7 a soft peachy warmth, even though its low saturation keeps the mood gentle rather than fiery.
Is #fcd2c7 readable on white or black?
#fcd2c7 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.18:1 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.