#FF997C
A light, vivid red closely aligning with Lightsalmon.
About #FF997C
The precise color #FF997C is an excellent choice for modern design projects. It is closely associated with the named CSS color Lightsalmon. This translates to an RGB value of rgb(255, 153, 124).
When sending designs containing this color to a printer, the CMYK values come into play. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 40% M, 51% Y, and 0% K. This makes it a relatively light color when applied to physical surfaces.
Contrast ratios determine whether this color is safe for typography. To prevent eye strain, #000000 text pairs best with this hex code. Be sure to check our contrast matrix below to see exactly how it performs against common backgrounds.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#FF997C
RGB255, 153, 124
HSL13.3°, 100.0%, 74.3%
CMYK0%, 40%, 51%, 0%
HSV13.3°, 51.4%, 100.0%
LAB73.2, 35.3, 31.5
XYZ56.3, 45.5, 24.9
Decimal16750972
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.08:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.10:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.99:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.59:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #FF997C;
}
.text-color {
color: #FF997C;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #FF997C;
}