#F291C0 Hex Color
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#f291c0 is a pastel pink with a warm, glowing softness. Its high lightness and gentle saturation give it a mellow, romantic feel, so it shines as a background or supporting tone in spring themes, cosmetics, and confectionery packaging. Black text sits comfortably on top at roughly 9.6:1 contrast, well past AA. Pair it with deep plum or forest green to keep things from turning saccharine.
Questions about #f291c0
What is #f291c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f291c0 is rgb(242, 145, 192), in HSL hsl(331, 79%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 21%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f291c0?
Deep plum and forest green both ground this pastel pink without clashing, while navy gives it a cooler, crisper edge. Avoid pale yellows and light grays, which wash it out.
Is #f291c0 readable on white or black?
#f291c0 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.58:1 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.