#FFADAA Hex Color
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High in lightness and saturation, #ffadaa is a pastel salmon shade with a friendly, approachable character. Because it sits at the lighter end of the spectrum, it creates excellent contrast with black text for accessible UI designs. Use it as a supporting tone in brand palettes or for backgrounds where you need a warm, inviting feel. The hex code #ffadaa pairs well with dark charcoals to anchor its sweetness.
Questions about #ffadaa
What is #ffadaa in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffadaa is rgb(255, 173, 170), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 33%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffadaa in a design scheme?
Is #ffadaa readable on white or black?
#ffadaa has a 1.77:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.80:1 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.