#F0ACF5 Hex Color

Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors

Hex color #f0acf5 graphic
This pastel violet is bright and clean. Black text reads clearly against it with an 11.9:1 contrast ratio, making the hex code #f0acf5 a reliable choice for accessible UI components. Pair this shade with dark slate gray to ground its airy quality. It works best as a primary accent for wellness branding, as the color can look slightly washed out if used for large text blocks.

Questions about #f0acf5

What is #f0acf5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f0acf5 is rgb(240, 172, 245), in HSL hsl(296, 78%, 82%) and in CMYK 2%, 30%, 0%, 4%.
What colors pair best with #f0acf5 in a design palette?
To ground the airy quality of #f0acf5, pair this shade with dark slate gray or deep charcoal tones. These darker, muted neutrals balance the brightness of the violet, creating a professional contrast that works well for branding or wellness applications.
Is #f0acf5 readable on white or black?
#f0acf5 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.92:1 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.