#FD8787 Hex Color
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Like watermelon flesh with an extra pinch of sugar, this light red glows without shouting. #fd8787 has enough lightness that black text reaches a 9.0:1 contrast on it, so it works as a background for food packaging, sale banners, and playful brand accents. Against white it can wash out, so lean on it as a base or accent rather than a color for fine detail.
Questions about #fd8787
What is #fd8787 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd8787 is rgb(253, 135, 135), in HSL hsl(0, 97%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 47%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fd8787?
#fd8787 pairs well with deep navy, teal, and dark charcoal, all of which balance its warmth and lightness. For softer palettes, sage green and cream keep it mellow instead of loud.
Is #fd8787 readable on white or black?
#fd8787 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.99:1 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.