#F24A9A Hex Color

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With its high saturation and medium-light value, #f24a9a is a warm, red-leaning pink that feels energetic, playful, and bold. The hex code #f24a9a works best as a 10% accent for calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and children’s products, especially beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text reaches about 6.2:1 contrast, meeting WCAG AA for body text.

Questions about #f24a9a

What is #f24a9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f24a9a is rgb(242, 74, 154), in HSL hsl(331, 87%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 69%, 36%, 5%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f24a9a?
Charcoal and plum pair well with #f24a9a, giving its vivid pink warmth a grounded, polished contrast for branding; white or soft blush keeps the palette lighter and more playful in practice.
Is #f24a9a a warm or cool color?
#f24a9a reads as a warm, red-leaning pink because its hue sits closer to red than blue or purple; its high saturation adds energy, while its medium-light value keeps the color bright without making it pastel.
Is #f24a9a readable on white or black?
#f24a9a has a 3.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.22:1 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.