#FEAAA0 Hex Color

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Somewhere between peach and pink, #feaaa0 is a pastel red that reads mellow instead of fiery. Its lightness and low saturation give it a soft, warm glow, and black text stays readable on it at about 11.5:1 contrast. The hex code works best as a background or supporting tone in spring, baby, and romance designs, though it can wash out beside pure white.

Questions about #feaaa0

What is #feaaa0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #feaaa0 is rgb(254, 170, 160), in HSL hsl(6, 98%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 37%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #feaaa0?
Deep navy and charcoal make #feaaa0 feel richer, while sage and cream keep it soft and calm. Avoid pale grays, which make it look washed out.
Is #feaaa0 readable on white or black?
#feaaa0 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.47:1 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.