#FFA8A8 Hex Color
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Pastel red, dialed down to a glow. #ffa8a8 is a light, unsaturated coral pink with warm undertones, mellow enough for baby products and spring themes but still carrying a spark of red’s energy. Treat it as a dominant base rather than a fine-detail color, since it washes out next to plain white. Deep teal makes it richer. Black text on #ffa8a8 hits about 11.4:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #ffa8a8
What is #ffa8a8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa8a8 is rgb(255, 168, 168), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 34%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa8a8?
Deep teal or navy make #ffa8a8 look richer, while olive and sage keep it earthy. Avoid pairing it with pure white backgrounds, which drain its warmth. Cream and charcoal are safer neutrals.
Is #ffa8a8 readable on white or black?
#ffa8a8 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.41:1 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.