#FFC2B9 Hex Color
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Pastel red #ffc2b9 is a light, muted shade with warm peach undertones. Its gentle saturation suits spring themes, baby products, romantic branding, and soft food packaging. Use it as a broad background or supporting tone, then add charcoal for definition. White can reduce its visibility, while black text remains highly readable at about 13.7:1 contrast. The hex code is #ffc2b9.
Questions about #ffc2b9
What is #ffc2b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc2b9 is rgb(255, 194, 185), in HSL hsl(8, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 27%, 0%.
Is #ffc2b9 a warm or cool color?
#ffc2b9 reads as a warm pastel red because its light red base is softened by noticeable peach undertones, giving it a gentle, welcoming appearance rather than the crisp, energetic feel of a cool pink.
What colors pair well with #ffc2b9?
Pair #ffc2b9 with charcoal, burgundy, terracotta, or muted sage to balance its warm peach undertones while preserving its soft, romantic character across branding, packaging, social graphics, and editorial layouts alike.
Is #ffc2b9 readable on white or black?
#ffc2b9 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.66:1 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.