#FDDCD8 Hex Color
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Think rose quartz with slightly more warmth: #fddcd8 is red pulled way back, nearly unsaturated and very light. That softness makes it a natural base for wide backgrounds and UI surfaces rather than small accents, where it can vanish next to white. Black text on the hex code reaches about 16.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast.
Questions about #fddcd8
What is #fddcd8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fddcd8 is rgb(253, 220, 216), in HSL hsl(6, 90%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 15%, 1%.
What colors pair well with #fddcd8?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all give #fddcd8 the contrast its pale, low-saturation pink lacks. Skip pale grays and creams, which wash it out further.
Is #fddcd8 readable on white or black?
#fddcd8 has a 1.28:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.40:1 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.