#FFC3B5 Hex Color
Gentle warm peach with subtle undertones
This unsaturated, pastel red reads as a gentle, warm peach with soft undertones. The hex code #ffc3b5 pairs effectively with deep charcoal or slate gray, which anchors its lightness and prevents it from washing out. Use it as a secondary accent color for approachable branding or baby products where white feels too sterile, as it provides sufficient contrast for readable black text.
Questions about #ffc3b5
What is #ffc3b5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc3b5 is rgb(255, 195, 181), in HSL hsl(11, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 29%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc3b5 for branding?
Deep charcoal or slate gray anchors this light shade, providing necessary contrast for readability while keeping the palette approachable. Using it against darker neutrals prevents the color from appearing washed out in professional or digital applications.
Is #ffc3b5 readable on white or black?
#ffc3b5 has a 1.53:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.72:1 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.