Peach Fuzz color: hex code #FFC7B9
Peach Fuzz has the hex code #FFC7B9. It is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 78% green and 72.5% blue (255, 199, 185).
Its hue angle is 12°, with 100% saturation and 86% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 27% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.12:1).
Peach Fuzz (#FFC7B9) color codes
| HEX | #FFC7B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 199, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 78%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(12, 100%, 86%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(12, 27%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 27%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.8, 17.96, 14.66) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.8, 23.18, 39.22) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.422, 65.613, 54.845) | |
| Decimal | 16762809 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Peach Fuzz, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FFC7B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFC7B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.12:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FFC7B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#d3cdb8Protanopia
no red cones#e0d8b9Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffc0c3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffc7b9; }
.text { color: #ffc7b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffc7b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 199 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffc7b9, #ffeab9); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Millennial Pink.
See #FFC7B9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFC7B9?
- #FFC7B9 is a very light, vivid red known as Peach Fuzz. It belongs to the orange family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Peach Fuzz?
- The RGB value is 255, 199, 185: 255 red, 199 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Peach Fuzz?
- The complementary color is #B9F1FF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFC7B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.12:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.