#F29291 Hex Color
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The hex code #f29291 is a pastel red with a soft, rosy warmth. Its high lightness and muted saturation keep the mood mellow, which suits spring palettes and baby products. Next to plain white it can wash out, so give it darker neighbors like deep teal. Black text on top reads clearly at about 9.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #f29291
What is #f29291 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29291 is rgb(242, 146, 145), in HSL hsl(1, 79%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 40%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f29291?
Deep teal and navy make #f29291 look richer than white does, since the pastel red needs darker neighbors to hold its own. For text and icons, charcoal keeps the palette soft while still providing strong contrast.
Is #f29291 readable on white or black?
#f29291 has a 2.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.29:1 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.