#F8B9B9 color
The hex color #F8B9B9 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.3% red, 72.5% green and 72.5% blue (248, 185, 185).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 82% saturation and 85% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 25% yellow and 3% black.
The closest named color is Peach Scone (#FFBCBC), a difference of 1.2 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.63:1).
#F8B9B9 color codes
| HEX | #F8B9B9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(248, 185, 185) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.3%, 72.5%, 72.5%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 82%, 85%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 25%, 97%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 25%, 3%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(80.83, 22.74, 8.93) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(80.83, 24.43, 21.43) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.818, 58.16, 53.701) | |
| Decimal | 16300473 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F8B9B9, 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 #F8B9B9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.63:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F8B9B9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.66:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.63:1 | 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 #F8B9B9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4c2b9Protanopia
no red cones#d3cdb8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffb3b9Tritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f8b9b9; }
.text { color: #f8b9b9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f8b9b9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(248 185 185 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f8b9b9, #f8d9b9); }
Similar colors
#ffbcbcPeach Scone#ffbbbbHard Candy#ffb6b4Young Salmon#f7bfc2Candy Cane#ecb2b3Deeply Embarrassed#f0bcbeBlush Rush#eebbbbAngry Ghost#ffc0c6Piglet
Closest common color name: Baby Pink.
Questions
- What color is #F8B9B9?
- #F8B9B9 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Peach Scone. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F8B9B9?
- The RGB value is 248, 185, 185: 248 red, 185 green and 185 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F8B9B9?
- The complementary color is #B9F8F8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F8B9B9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.63:1 and white text 1.66:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.