#F27A8B Hex Color
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Sale banners and romance campaigns often reach for this soft red. #f27a8b is a warm pink-red with enough saturation to stand out but enough lightness to stay mellow rather than aggressive. Its hex code makes it easy to drop into palettes as a dominant base or oversized accent, and black text on it reads clearly at about 7.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA for small body text. Pair it with deep navy for a palette that feels sweet but grounded.
Questions about #f27a8b
What is #f27a8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f27a8b is rgb(242, 122, 139), in HSL hsl(352, 82%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 43%, 5%.
Does black or white text read better on #f27a8b?
Black text reads better. It hits about 7.9:1 contrast, which passes WCAG AA even for small body text, while white text falls well short of that threshold. Reserve white type for very large display sizes only.
What colors pair well with #f27a8b?
Deep navy grounds its sweetness, while a dark teal gives you a near-complementary pairing that feels fresh instead of loud. Warm grays also work when you want the red to carry the whole palette.
Is #f27a8b readable on white or black?
#f27a8b has a 2.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.93:1 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.