#F0998D Hex Color
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A soft, unsaturated coral, #f0998d brings a warm and youthful energy to any palette. This shade works best as a primary background because it provides excellent contrast against black text for high readability. It feels light and fresh, avoiding the harsh intensity of saturated reds. The hex code #f0998d excels in branding for baby products or seasonal designs where a gentle touch is required.
Questions about #f0998d
What is #f0998d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0998d is rgb(240, 153, 141), in HSL hsl(7, 77%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 41%, 6%.
What color schemes complement #f0998d?
This soft coral pairs naturally with cool blues and muted teals to create a balanced, coastal-inspired palette. You can also ground the lightness of #f0998d by introducing earth tones like sage or deep olive to provide necessary visual weight in your composition.
Is #f0998d readable on white or black?
#f0998d has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.