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#F0BCBC color code is #F0BCBC. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f0bcbc.

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#F0BCBC Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F0BCBC is 0.5812. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.66:1 against white and 12.62:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F0BCBC on white1.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F0BCBC on black12.62:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F0BCBC1.66:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F0BCBC12.62:1AAA

#F0BCBC — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F0BCBC?+
The hex code for #F0BCBC is #F0BCBC. In RGB it's rgb(240, 188, 188), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 63%, 84%).
What is the RGB value of #F0BCBC?+
#F0BCBC in RGB is (240, 188, 188). Written in CSS: rgb(240, 188, 188).
What is the CMYK value of #F0BCBC?+
#F0BCBC converts to CMYK(0%, 22%, 22%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F0BCBC.
Is #f0bcbc a warm or cool color?+
#F0BCBC (#F0BCBC) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f0bcbc belong to?+
#F0BCBC belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 63%, 84% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #f0bcbc accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F0BCBC on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.66:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #f0bcbc?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F0BCBC (#F0BCBC) is 493 C Pantone 493 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F0BCBC in design

Practical guidance for using #f0bcbc (#F0BCBC) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F0BCBC (#F0BCBC) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.6:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F0BCBC (#F0BCBC) reads as balanced and approachable and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Pair it with a higher-contrast accent (warm if red runs cool, cool if it runs warm) for visual hierarchy. Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#F0BCBC flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #f0bcbc can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#F0BCBC works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.