#FFC5C4 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #ffc5c4 is a very light, muted red with a gentle pink undertone. Its low saturation creates a peaceful, youthful feel, while the red base adds energy for romance, food, sales, or caution accents. Use it as a background with charcoal or navy details; black text remains highly readable at about 14:1 contrast. The hex code is #ffc5c4.
Questions about #ffc5c4
What is #ffc5c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc5c4 is rgb(255, 197, 196), in HSL hsl(1, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 23%, 0%.
Which colors pair well with #ffc5c4?
Does #ffc5c4 look warm or cool?
#ffc5c4 reads warm because its red base and soft pink undertone lean toward the warm side of the spectrum, though its low saturation keeps the effect gentle rather than vivid or overpowering.
Is #ffc5c4 readable on white or black?
#ffc5c4 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.03:1 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.