#F29398 Hex Color
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This pastel red carries a warm, mellow energy that leans toward a soft coral. Because it is highly readable against black text, #f29398 functions well as an accent color for user interfaces or playful branding. Use it sparingly to inject youthful excitement into a design, as its bright saturation can easily overwhelm large backgrounds. It looks particularly grounded when paired with deep, desaturated teals or charcoal grays.
Questions about #f29398
What is #f29398 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29398 is rgb(242, 147, 152), in HSL hsl(357, 79%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 37%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f29398 for a balanced design?
Is #f29398 suitable for text-heavy interface elements?
While #f29398 is highly readable against black, it should be used sparingly for large text blocks to avoid eye fatigue. It performs best as a functional accent color, such as for buttons, call-to-action prompts, or highlights within a neutral, dark-mode design.
Is #f29398 readable on white or black?
#f29398 has a 2.23:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.40:1 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.