#FFCCCD Hex Color
A gentle pastel shade of pale red
#ffcccd is an extremely pale, desaturated shade of red that reads as a gentle pastel. Because it is so light, it works best as a calm background for websites or baby-themed branding. Black text offers excellent readability against this hue with a 14.8:1 contrast ratio. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for a sophisticated look that prevents the palette from feeling too sweet.
Questions about #ffcccd
What is #ffcccd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffcccd is rgb(255, 204, 205), in HSL hsl(359, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 20%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffcccd for a professional design?
Pair #ffcccd with deep navy, slate gray, or dark charcoal to create a sophisticated, grounded aesthetic. These high-contrast dark neutrals prevent the soft pinkish tone from feeling overly sweet or juvenile, adding necessary visual weight and balance to your layout.
Is #ffcccd readable on white or black?
#ffcccd has a 1.42:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.77:1 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.