#FFB8C2 Hex Color
Soft Blush With a Warm Glow
Pale, soft, and unsaturated, #ffb8c2 sits closer to blush pink than true red. Its warmth works best as a supporting tone behind dark text or as an accent in spring and romance palettes. It flatters deep teal and olive green, and it can wash out next to plain white, so give it contrast. The hex code #ffb8c2 also passes accessibility checks with black text, making it a safe, gentle background.
Questions about #ffb8c2
What is #ffb8c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb8c2 is rgb(255, 184, 194), in HSL hsl(352, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 24%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb8c2?
Deep teal and olive green bring out its warmth without overpowering it. Warm charcoal also works for text and keeps the palette from feeling too sweet.
Is #ffb8c2 readable on white or black?
#ffb8c2 has a 1.62:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.88:1 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.