#F00289 Hex Color
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#f00289 is a high-octane pink that demands attention with its intense, saturated pigment. Because this shade is so loud, it works best as a punchy 10% accent rather than a dominant background. Black text remains legible against this hue, making it a reliable choice for buttons or bold graphic elements. Pair it with dark, muted teals to ground its electric energy.
Questions about #f00289
What is #f00289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f00289 is rgb(240, 2, 137), in HSL hsl(326, 98%, 47%) and in CMYK 0%, 99%, 43%, 6%.
Where should I use #f00289 in a design?
Because #f00289 is so visually intense, reserve it as a 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It works exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons or bold, punchy graphic elements that need to grab a viewer's immediate attention.
What colors pair well with #f00289?
To ground the electric energy of #f00289, pair it with dark, muted tones like charcoal or deep teals. These darker, desaturated colors provide the necessary contrast to let the pink pop without overwhelming the rest of your layout.
Is #f00289 readable on white or black?
#f00289 has a 4.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.07:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.