#FFB3BA Hex Color
An airy and delicate pastel red
This airy, pastel red sits on the lighter end of the spectrum. The hex code for this shade is #ffb3ba. Because it is highly unsaturated and warm, it works best as a primary background color rather than for small text elements. Pair it with deep charcoal or black for a sharp, readable contrast that keeps your UI design clean and inviting.
Questions about #ffb3ba
What is #ffb3ba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb3ba is rgb(255, 179, 186), in HSL hsl(354, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 27%, 0%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #ffb3ba?
Should #ffb3ba be used for UI text?
Avoid using #ffb3ba for small or body text as it lacks the necessary contrast against standard white backgrounds to meet accessibility standards. It functions most effectively as a soft, welcoming background color or a subtle decorative accent in interface design.
Is #ffb3ba readable on white or black?
#ffb3ba has a 1.69:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.40:1 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.