#FFBCBA Hex Color
A warm and inviting soft coral
This mellow, unsaturated red leans toward a soft coral tint. Because it is light and warm, #ffbcba works well as a gentle background for baby products or spring-themed branding. It pairs nicely with deep charcoal text to meet accessibility standards. Use this hex code as a 60% dominant base to create an inviting, approachable atmosphere, as it can feel too washed out when used as a small accent.
Questions about #ffbcba
What is #ffbcba in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbcba is rgb(255, 188, 186), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 27%, 0%.
How should I use #ffbcba in a layout?
Use #ffbcba as a dominant base color covering about sixty percent of your composition to fully embrace its warm, approachable quality. It often looks too washed out when used as a small accent, so apply it to larger surfaces for the best effect.
Is #ffbcba readable on white or black?
#ffbcba has a 1.59:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.15:1 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.