#FFB6AD Hex Color
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A pale, warm salmon with gentle peach undertones, this unsaturated shade creates a friendly mood for spring-themed branding. Because it maintains a high 12.5:1 contrast ratio against black text, it functions effectively as a background for readable UI. Pair it with deep charcoal to ground its sweetness and prevent it from looking washed out. The hex code for this color is #ffb6ad.
Questions about #ffb6ad
What is #ffb6ad in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb6ad is rgb(255, 182, 173), in HSL hsl(7, 100%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 32%, 0%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What mood does #ffb6ad convey in design?
This unsaturated, warm salmon shade creates a friendly and approachable mood ideal for wellness or lifestyle brands. It feels inherently soft and optimistic, making it a perfect choice for interfaces that need to appear welcoming rather than stark or overly corporate.
Is #ffb6ad readable on white or black?
#ffb6ad has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.54:1 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.