#FEC5C4 Hex Color
Gentle blush with an airy atmosphere
This extremely pale, unsaturated red feels gentle and light. Because it is so airy, #fec5c4 works best as a calming background color rather than a primary branding element. It pairs well with dark charcoal text to ensure high contrast, as it passes accessibility standards easily. Use this hex code when you want a warm, inviting feel that avoids the harshness of pure white.
Questions about #fec5c4
What is #fec5c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fec5c4 is rgb(254, 197, 196), in HSL hsl(1, 97%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 23%, 0%.
What colors pair best with #fec5c4 in a design?
Is #fec5c4 suitable for text-heavy interfaces?
#fec5c4 functions excellently as a background color, provided you use dark text for sufficient contrast. While it avoids the clinical feel of pure white, you must ensure your chosen font color has a high enough ratio for accessibility compliance.
Is #fec5c4 readable on white or black?
#fec5c4 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.99:1 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.