#FFC4C2 Hex Color
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This unsaturated, pastel red feels incredibly soft and youthful. Because it lacks intensity, #ffc4c2 works best as a supporting tone or background color rather than a primary focus. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys for a balanced, modern look that prevents the shade from feeling washed out. The hex code for this mellow hue is #ffc4c2, and it offers excellent readability with high-contrast black text.
Questions about #ffc4c2
What is #ffc4c2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc4c2 is rgb(255, 196, 194), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 24%, 0%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #ffc4c2?
Because #ffc4c2 is so unsaturated and soft, it requires a grounding element to prevent it from looking washed out. It creates a modern, sophisticated look when paired with deep charcoal or slate grays for text and structural lines.
Is #ffc4c2 suitable for text on a white background?
No, #ffc4c2 is too light to serve as a readable text color against a white or very pale background. Use this hue as a background fill for cards or UI elements and stick to dark-colored typography to maintain accessibility.
Is #ffc4c2 readable on white or black?
#ffc4c2 has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.92:1 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.