#F08792 Hex Color
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Pastel red skips the alarm of a true fire-engine red. #f08792 is soft and warm, with just enough pigment to read as rose rather than pink. Its lightness makes it a strong background choice, and black text on it hits about 8.6:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep teal or navy for a palette that feels fresh instead of sweet.
Questions about #f08792
What is #f08792 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f08792 is rgb(240, 135, 146), in HSL hsl(354, 78%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 44%, 39%, 6%.
What colors pair well with #f08792?
Deep teal and navy both flatter #f08792, cooling its warm undertones. For a softer scheme, try sage green or charcoal type. Skip pale neutrals, which can wash this shade out at large sizes.
Is #f08792 readable on white or black?
#f08792 has a 2.44:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.