#FFD6C9 Hex Color
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#ffd6c9 is a pastel red with a soft peach undertone, light and barely saturated. Its warmth reads gentle rather than bold, so it suits spring themes, baby products, and calm UI backgrounds. It looks richer behind deep navy than plain white, and black text reaches about 15.7:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA for small body copy.
Questions about #ffd6c9
What is #ffd6c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffd6c9 is rgb(255, 214, 201), in HSL hsl(14, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 16%, 21%, 0%.
What text color works best on #ffd6c9?
Black text reads best on #ffd6c9, reaching about 15.7:1 contrast, well above the WCAG AA minimum of 4.5:1 for small body text. White text does not have enough contrast on this light shade.
What colors pair well with #ffd6c9?
#ffd6c9 pairs best with deep navy or charcoal, which give its warmth contrast without clashing. Muted sage is a softer option for spring palettes.
Is #ffd6c9 readable on white or black?
#ffd6c9 has a 1.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.71:1 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.