#F16289 Hex Color
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This saturated pink demands attention with its intense, beaming energy. Because of its brightness, the hex code #f16289 works best as a punchy accent or a call to action button rather than a large background field. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it highly functional for UI elements. Designers seeking similar pink shades often pair this tone with deep charcoals to ground its playful, youthful personality.
Questions about #f16289
What is #f16289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f16289 is rgb(241, 98, 137), in HSL hsl(344, 84%, 66%) and in CMYK 0%, 59%, 43%, 5%.
Where should I use #f16289 in my UI design?
#f16289 is best reserved for interactive elements like call-to-action buttons or highlights where you need immediate attention. Because of its intense brightness, it can overwhelm the eye when used as a large background or primary brand color.
What colors pair well with #f16289?
This vibrant pink pairs effectively with charcoal or deep, neutral grays to ground its high energy. Using dark, muted tones allows the brightness of #f16289 to pop without creating visual fatigue for the user.
Is #f16289 readable on white or black?
#f16289 has a 3.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.84:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.