#F28DE1 Hex Color
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Soft as bubblegum with a neon edge, light magenta carries a sweet, sparkling glow. Its high lightness makes it shine on dark backgrounds, but it washes out beside white, so treat it as an accent in cosmetics, confectionery, or nightlife graphics. The hex code for light magenta is #f28de1, and black text stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #f28de1
What is #f28de1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f28de1 is rgb(242, 141, 225), in HSL hsl(310, 80%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 7%, 5%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f28de1?
Ground this light magenta with deep plum or charcoal, which let its brightness pop without overwhelming a palette. Skip white pairings, since the color loses its glow and reads washed out next to it.
Is #f28de1 readable on white or black?
#f28de1 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.67:1 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.