#F0957B Hex Color
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This pastel salmon shade feels approachable and warm. It works as an ideal accent for soft branding or inviting UI interfaces. The hex code #f0957b maintains excellent legibility with black text, as the contrast ratio hits 9.3:1. Pair it with dark slate grays to balance its high-energy, peachy undertones without overwhelming your overall layout.
Questions about #f0957b
What is #f0957b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0957b is rgb(240, 149, 123), in HSL hsl(13, 80%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 49%, 6%.
What design elements pair best with #f0957b?
Because #f0957b carries a high-energy peachy warmth, it grounds perfectly against dark, neutral tones. Using a deep charcoal or slate gray creates a professional balance that prevents the salmon undertones from overpowering your interface elements or branding materials.
Is #f0957b readable on white or black?
#f0957b has a 2.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.