#FFAFED Hex Color
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A pale, glowing magenta, #ffafed stays soft and sweet even though it leans bright. That lightness makes it a strong background for cosmetics, spring themes, and confectionery, but it can wash out next to pure white, so anchor it with deep plum or charcoal. The hex code also gives black text a 12.6:1 contrast ratio, well past AA for body copy.
Questions about #ffafed
What is #ffafed in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffafed is rgb(255, 175, 237), in HSL hsl(314, 100%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 7%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffafed?
Deep plum and charcoal bring out the glow in #ffafed without overpowering it. For a softer palette, try it with pale mint or warm cream.
Is #ffafed readable on white or black?
#ffafed has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.60:1 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.