#FFC0C7 color
The hex color #FFC0C7 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 75.3% green and 78% blue (255, 192, 199).
Its hue angle is 353°, with 100% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 25% magenta, 22% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Piglet (#FFC0C6), a difference of 0.4 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.62:1).
#FFC0C7 color codes
| HEX | #FFC0C7 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 192, 199) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 75.3%, 78%) | |
| HSL | hsl(353, 100%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(353, 25%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 25%, 22%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(83.49, 23.56, 5.32) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(83.49, 24.16, 12.73) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(70.399, 63.086, 62.49) | |
| Decimal | 16761031 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFC0C7, 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 #FFC0C7 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.62:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFC0C7 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.54:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.62:1 | 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 #FFC0C7 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cac9c7Protanopia
no red cones#d9d4c6Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffbbc3Tritanopia
no blue cones#d0d0d0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffc0c7; }
.text { color: #ffc0c7; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffc0c7; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 192 199 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffc0c7, #ffd8c0); }
Similar colors
#ffc0c6Piglet#ffc3cbCotton Candy Comet#ffbec8Love Affair#ffc0cbPink#ffc1ccBubblegum Pink#f7bfc2Candy Cane#ffb6c1Light Pink#ffb6c1Matt Pink
Questions
- What color is #FFC0C7?
- #FFC0C7 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Piglet. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFC0C7?
- The RGB value is 255, 192, 199: 255 red, 192 green and 199 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFC0C7?
- The complementary color is #C0FFF8, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFC0C7?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.62:1 and white text 1.54:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.