#F8CCCC
A very light, vivid red closely aligning with Pink.
About #F8CCCC
The hex code #F8CCCC represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Designers often compare it to the standard color Pink. To achieve this exact tint on a monitor, you would use an RGB mix of 248, 204, and 204.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 18% M, 18% Y, and 3% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Ensuring your text is legible against this background is a key part of web design. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F8CCCC
RGB248, 204, 204
HSL0.0°, 75.9%, 88.6%
CMYK0%, 18%, 18%, 3%
HSV0.0°, 17.7%, 97.3%
LAB85.8, 15.5, 5.8
XYZ71.2, 67.5, 66.4
Decimal16305356
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
1.45:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
14.50:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.38:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
12.33:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F8CCCC;
}
.text-color {
color: #F8CCCC;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F8CCCC;
}