#FC979E

#FC979E

Overview

#FC979E is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 252, 151, 158, in HSL 355.8°, 94.4%, 79.0%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 40.1%, 37.3%, 1.2%. The nearest named color is Salmon.

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Color Values

HEX

#FC979E

RGB

252, 151, 158

HSL

355.8, 94.4%, 79.0%

HSV

355.8, 40.1%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 40.1%, 37.3%, 1.2%

OKLCH

0.7828 0.1214 15.8

Properties

Color Psychology

Light pinks represent unconditional love, compassion, and nurturing energy. Known as the most calming color, Baker-Miller pink was famously used in prison cells to reduce aggression. Soft pink tones lower muscle tension and anxiety, creating an atmosphere of gentle reassurance.

Design Usage

Soft pink is widely used in beauty, wellness, and direct-to-consumer brands targeting younger demographics. It creates inviting landing pages and product cards that feel approachable and modern. Combine it with deep charcoal text and white space for a minimal, contemporary aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FC979E;
color: #FC979E;
border-color: #FC979E;
Nearest Tailwind: Rose 300 #FDA4AF

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.09:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

10.06:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FC979E?

RGB(252, 151, 158) · HSL(355.8, 94.4%, 79.0%) · CMYK(0.0%, 40.1%, 37.3%, 1.2%)

Does #FC979E meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.09:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FC979E?

Use 000000 text on a #FC979E background; contrast on black is 10.06:1.