#FFC5C5 Hex Color
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#ffc5c5 is a pale, warm red with very low saturation, giving it a soft, mellow appearance. It works well as a supporting tone for spring branding, baby products, romance, or food packaging, though white can wash it out. Use black text for strong readability; this hex code provides about 14:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffc5c5
What is #ffc5c5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc5c5 is rgb(255, 197, 197), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 23%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc5c5?
#ffc5c5 pairs well with charcoal, muted greens, and cream, depending on the mood: dark neutrals sharpen its softness, while earthy accents create a gentle palette for spring and romance-focused designs.
What mood does #ffc5c5 convey?
#ffc5c5 conveys tenderness, warmth, and gentle romance through its pale red hue and low saturation, making it useful for spring themes, baby products, affectionate messages, and packaging that needs a soft visual tone.
Is #ffc5c5 readable on white or black?
#ffc5c5 has a 1.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.04:1 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.