#F08C8A Hex Color
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This mellow pastel red strikes a balance between soft energy and approachable warmth. Because it reads as a light, desaturated hue, it works best as a supporting tone rather than a dominant background. Pair #f08c8a with charcoal grays or deep teals to ground its playful nature. Black text is highly readable on this shade, making it a functional choice for UI elements requiring accessible contrast.
Questions about #f08c8a
What is #f08c8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f08c8a is rgb(240, 140, 138), in HSL hsl(1, 77%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 43%, 6%.
What colors pair best with #f08c8a for design projects?
Is #f08c8a readable on white or black?
#f08c8a has a 2.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.