#FFC9C1 Hex Color
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#ffc9c1 is a light, warm red with very low saturation, giving it a soft, mellow appearance. It suits spring palettes, baby products, romance, and gentle food branding without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting background with deep burgundy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. The hex code #ffc9c1 supports clear black text at 14.4:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffc9c1
What is #ffc9c1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffc9c1 is rgb(255, 201, 193), in HSL hsl(8, 100%, 88%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 24%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffc9c1?
Does #ffc9c1 read as warm or cool?
#ffc9c1 reads as warm because its red base carries a gentle peach undertone, while its low saturation keeps the shade mellow rather than vivid. That balance makes it feel tender and seasonal instead of strongly dramatic.
Is #ffc9c1 readable on white or black?
#ffc9c1 has a 1.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.37:1 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.