#F090AE Hex Color
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This high-chroma pink creates a playful and youthful mood. It functions best as an accent color in branding or UI design to add a pop of energy. Pair #f090ae with deep charcoal or black for high readability, as black text meets accessibility standards on this background. Use it sparingly, as this bright tone can easily overpower more muted palettes if used as a base.
Questions about #f090ae
What is #f090ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f090ae is rgb(240, 144, 174), in HSL hsl(341, 76%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 27%, 6%.
How should I use #f090ae effectively in a design layout?
Use #f090ae sparingly as an accent to avoid overwhelming your audience with its intensity. It works best to draw attention to call-to-action buttons or highlights when paired against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or deep black for maximum readability.
Is #f090ae readable on white or black?
#f090ae has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.30:1 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.