#FFA0C0 Hex Color
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This high-saturation pink brings a warm, youthful energy to any palette. Because #ffa0c0 is bright, it functions effectively as a bold accent color rather than a primary fill. It pairs beautifully with deep forest green to create a balanced, modern contrast. The hex code is #ffa0c0, and it maintains 11.0:1 contrast with black text, which easily exceeds the 4.5:1 ratio required for readable body copy.
Questions about #ffa0c0
What is #ffa0c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa0c0 is rgb(255, 160, 192), in HSL hsl(340, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 25%, 0%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Does #ffa0c0 work well as a primary background color?
It is generally too intense to use as a primary background for large text areas because of its high saturation. Use #ffa0c0 sparingly as a bold accent or highlight to draw attention without overwhelming the viewer's eyes.
Is #ffa0c0 readable on white or black?
#ffa0c0 has a 1.90:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.04:1 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.