#F29695 Hex Color
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#f29695 is a light, desaturated salmon with warm, coral undertones. It projects a friendly, youthful energy that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Because it has enough contrast for readability, it works well as a background color for UI designs. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate blue to ground its brightness. The hex code for this shade is #f29695.
Questions about #f29695
What is #f29695 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29695 is rgb(242, 150, 149), in HSL hsl(1, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 38%, 5%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
How can I effectively use #f29695 in a UI design?
#f29695 works best as a background color or a soft accent because it offers enough contrast for readability without being aggressive. Pair it with charcoal or deep slate text to ground its brightness while maintaining a friendly, modern interface.
What colors pair best with #f29695?
This salmon shade shines when matched with muted, darker neutrals that provide visual weight to balance its light energy. You can achieve sophisticated, harmonious schemes by pairing it with slate blue, espresso, or a deep charcoal.
Is #f29695 readable on white or black?
#f29695 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.57:1 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.