#FFEBE6 Hex Color
A soft and luminous dusty peach
This pale, desaturated red carries a luminous, almost dusty quality that softens the typical intensity of the hue. #ffebe6 functions best as a subtle background shade rather than a primary focus, as it can appear washed out against pure white. For optimal legibility, pair this hex code with dark charcoal text to take advantage of its high contrast accessibility.
Questions about #ffebe6
What is #ffebe6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffebe6 is rgb(255, 235, 230), in HSL hsl(12, 100%, 95%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 10%, 0%.
How can I use #ffebe6 in a design without it looking washed out?
Treat #ffebe6 as a neutral base or a soft secondary accent rather than a primary focus. By surrounding this dusty red with stronger, more saturated colors or dark borders, you prevent it from disappearing and instead use it to create a calming, airy atmosphere.
Is #ffebe6 readable on white or black?
#ffebe6 has a 1.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 18.27:1 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.