#FFCCC9 Hex Color
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Soft and lightly muted, this warm red has high lightness and low saturation, giving it a gentle, youthful feel without losing red’s energy. The hex code #ffccc9 works well as a supporting tone or full-page background for spring, baby, romance, and food designs. Pair it with charcoal or deep navy, and use black text for clear, accessible contrast.
Questions about #ffccc9
What is #ffccc9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffccc9 is rgb(255, 204, 201), in HSL hsl(3, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 21%, 0%.
Does #ffccc9 work with black text?
Black text on #ffccc9 offers excellent contrast for body copy, while white text provides poor contrast and is unsuitable for most normal-sized text under WCAG guidance because the background is very light.
What colors pair well with #ffccc9?
Does #ffccc9 read as warm or cool?
The hex color #ffccc9 reads as a warm, pale red because its red component is slightly stronger than its green and blue values, creating a soft blush-like tone with a gentle rather than vivid appearance.
Is #ffccc9 readable on white or black?
#ffccc9 has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.73:1 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.