#F0A1C6 Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel pink feels soft and fresh, making it a natural fit for youthful branding or confectionery design. The hex code #f0a1c6 serves as an excellent background, especially when paired with dark charcoal text for high readability. With a 10.6:1 contrast ratio against black, it remains fully accessible for small body type while providing a sweet, gentle tone.
Questions about #f0a1c6
What is #f0a1c6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0a1c6 is rgb(240, 161, 198), in HSL hsl(332, 72%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 17%, 6%.
What design elements pair best with #f0a1c6?
The unsaturated nature of #f0a1c6 works exceptionally well when balanced against deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate gray. These high-contrast pairings maintain readability for text while allowing the softness of the pink to serve as a calm, inviting background element.
Is #f0a1c6 readable on white or black?
#f0a1c6 has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.61:1 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.