#F0259F Hex Color
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#f0259f is a highly saturated pink with magenta undertones and a bright, energetic presence. Its bold intensity suits calls to action, beauty branding, fashion, confectionery, and playful accents. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a full background, where it can overwhelm. The hex code #f0259f supports readable black text at about 5.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #f0259f
What is #f0259f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0259f is rgb(240, 37, 159), in HSL hsl(324, 87%, 54%) and in CMYK 0%, 85%, 34%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f0259f?
Is #f0259f warm or cool?
#f0259f reads as a cool-leaning pink because its strong magenta undertone shifts it toward purple rather than orange. Its high saturation keeps the result energetic, making it useful for expressive accents more than quiet, neutral surfaces.
Is #f0259f readable on white or black?
#f0259f has a 3.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.47:1 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.