#FFCCED Hex Color
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Think of strawberry milk with a violet lean and you get close to #ffcced. This pastel magenta is very light and unsaturated, so it reads gentle rather than loud. It makes a soft base for cosmetics packaging, confectionery, or spring themes, and it flatters deep plum accents far better than plain white. The hex code for this shade is #ffcced.
Questions about #ffcced
What is #ffcced in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffcced is rgb(255, 204, 237), in HSL hsl(321, 100%, 90%) and in CMYK 0%, 20%, 7%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffcced?
Deep plum, forest green, and charcoal all give #ffcced enough contrast to keep it from washing out. For a softer palette, pair it with cream and muted mauve instead of pure white.
Is black or white text easier to read on #ffcced?
Black text. #ffcced reaches about 15.1:1 contrast with black, well past the 4.5:1 WCAG AA threshold, so small body text stays readable. White text falls far short and should be avoided.
Is #ffcced readable on white or black?
#ffcced has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.11:1 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.