#FFB2A4 Hex Color
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Spring packaging, nursery branding, and soft app backgrounds are where this pastel red earns its keep. The hex code #ffb2a4 is light and gently warm, with low saturation that keeps the mood mellow instead of fiery. It washes out beside pure white, so pair it with deep teal or navy for contrast. Black text reads clearly on it.
Questions about #ffb2a4
What is #ffb2a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb2a4 is rgb(255, 178, 164), in HSL hsl(9, 100%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 36%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb2a4?
Deep teal, navy, and forest green give #ffb2a4 the contrast its low saturation needs. Warm neutrals like terracotta work for softer palettes, but keep pure white to a minimum since the color fades next to it.
Does #ffb2a4 read warm or cool?
It reads warm, thanks to its red and orange undertones. The high lightness and muted saturation soften that warmth into something calm and gentle rather than bold or urgent.
Is #ffb2a4 readable on white or black?
#ffb2a4 has a 1.72:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.15:1 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.