#FFC4C6 color
The hex color #FFC4C6 is a very light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 76.9% green and 77.6% blue (255, 196, 198).
Its hue angle is 358°, with 100% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 22% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Candy Cane (#F7BFC2), a difference of 1.5 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.96:1).
#FFC4C6 color codes
| HEX | #FFC4C6 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 196, 198) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 76.9%, 77.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(358, 100%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(358, 23%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 22%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.39, 21.32, 7.16) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.39, 22.49, 18.56) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(71.174, 64.82, 62.178) | |
| Decimal | 16762054 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFC4C6, 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 #FFC4C6 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.96:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFC4C6 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.5:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.96:1 | 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 #FFC4C6 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#ceccc6Protanopia
no red cones#dcd7c5Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffbfc5Tritanopia
no blue cones#d3d3d3Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffc4c6; }
.text { color: #ffc4c6; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffc4c6; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 196 198 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffc4c6, #ffe0c4); }
Similar colors
#f7bfc2Candy Cane#ffc0c6Piglet#ffc3cbCotton Candy Comet#ffbcbcPeach Scone#f4c2c2Baby Pink#ffbbbbHard Candy#f0bcbeBlush Rush#ffbec8Love Affair
Questions
- What color is #FFC4C6?
- #FFC4C6 is a very light, vivid red, closest to the named color Candy Cane. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFC4C6?
- The RGB value is 255, 196, 198: 255 red, 196 green and 198 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFC4C6?
- The complementary color is #C4FFFD, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFC4C6?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.96:1 and white text 1.5:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.