#FFBCC2 Hex Color

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#ffbcc2 is a pastel red with a clear pink cast. Low saturation and high lightness keep it mellow, so treat it as a background or supporting tone and let darker colors carry the design. It flatters deep navy and muted sage. Black text sits at about 13.2:1 contrast on top, well past WCAG AA for small type.

Questions about #ffbcc2

What is #ffbcc2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffbcc2 is rgb(255, 188, 194), in HSL hsl(355, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 26%, 24%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffbcc2?
Deep navy, muted sage, and charcoal all balance the lightness of #ffbcc2. Ground it with one of these darker tones instead of white, which can wash it out.
Is #ffbcc2 readable on white or black?
#ffbcc2 has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.22:1 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.