#FFC8C8 Hex Color
Soft red with a mellow warmth
Far from fiery, this pale red keeps only a whisper of its parent hue. #ffc8c8 is a pastel red with warm pink undertones that reads soft and mellow at any size. It shines as a background color, where black text hits about 14.3:1 contrast, and it pairs well with deep teal or navy for gentle spring layouts, nursery branding, and calm interfaces.
Questions about #ffc8c8
What is #ffc8c8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc8c8 is rgb(255, 200, 200), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 22%, 22%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc8c8?
Deep teal and navy both make #ffc8c8 feel richer than it does beside white, which can wash it out. For a softer palette, try warm sand or muted sage as supporting tones.
Is #ffc8c8 readable on white or black?
#ffc8c8 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.34:1 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.