#FFC4D4 color
The hex color #FFC4D4 is a very light, vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 76.9% green and 83.1% blue (255, 196, 212).
Its hue angle is 344°, with 100% saturation and 88% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 23% magenta, 17% yellow and 0% black.
The closest named color is Bubblegum Pink (#FFC1CC), a difference of 2 ΔE, a small difference.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 14.1:1).
#FFC4D4 color codes
| HEX | #FFC4D4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 196, 212) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 76.9%, 83.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(344, 100%, 88%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(344, 23%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 23%, 17%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.74, 23.39, 0.19) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.74, 23.39, 0.47) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.864, 65.496, 71.079) | |
| Decimal | 16762068 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #FFC4D4, 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 #FFC4D4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 14.1:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFC4D4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.49:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 14.1:1 | 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 #FFC4D4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#cbced5Protanopia
no red cones#d9d7d3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffc1c9Tritanopia
no blue cones#d4d4d4Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffc4d4; }
.text { color: #ffc4d4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffc4d4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 196 212 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffc4d4, #ffd1c4); }
Similar colors
#ffc1ccBubblegum Pink#ffc0cbPink#f5c1d5Cherry Blossom#f4c4d0In the Pink#ffc3cbCotton Candy Comet#ffbec8Love Affair#f2b8caBerries N’ Cream#f8c8dcPastel Pink
Questions
- What color is #FFC4D4?
- #FFC4D4 is a very light, vivid rose, closest to the named color Bubblegum Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #FFC4D4?
- The RGB value is 255, 196, 212: 255 red, 196 green and 212 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #FFC4D4?
- The complementary color is #C4FFEF, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFC4D4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 14.1:1 and white text 1.49:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.