#F2589A Hex Color
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This intense, saturated pink commands immediate attention. Its high chroma makes it difficult to use in large areas, where it can quickly overwhelm a layout. Instead, save #f2589a for impactful accent pieces like call to action buttons or bold graphic flourishes. Pair it with dark grays or deep charcoal for readability, as black text maintains excellent contrast against this bright hue.
Questions about #f2589a
What is #f2589a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2589a is rgb(242, 88, 154), in HSL hsl(334, 86%, 65%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 36%, 5%.
How can I best use #f2589a without overwhelming a design?
Treat #f2589a as a strategic accent rather than a primary fill. It works effectively for call-to-action buttons or graphic flourishes, especially when balanced against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or deep slate to ensure the text remains legible and clear.
Is #f2589a readable on white or black?
#f2589a has a 3.16:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.63:1 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.