#FDBAAB Hex Color
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#fdbaab is a light, unsaturated peach-red with a warm, gentle character. Because of its high lightness, it functions best as a base or background color rather than for fine text. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray or deep navy to anchor its sweetness. The hex code for this soft shade is #fdbaab, which provides enough contrast to remain readable when paired with dark, bold typography.
Questions about #fdbaab
What is #fdbaab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fdbaab is rgb(253, 186, 171), in HSL hsl(11, 95%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 32%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fdbaab?
Is #fdbaab suitable for text on a white background?
Using #fdbaab for fine text on a white background is not recommended as it lacks the contrast required for accessibility standards. Reserve this light shade for large background areas or accent elements, and choose a darker, more saturated color for your main text.
Is #fdbaab readable on white or black?
#fdbaab has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.