#F29697 Hex Color
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With its light value and softened saturation, #f29697 is a warm pink-red that feels fresh, gentle, and energetic without becoming harsh. It suits spring graphics, baby products, romance, food packaging, and sales campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or charcoal, while black text remains highly readable on it. The hex code is #f29697.
Questions about #f29697
What is #f29697 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29697 is rgb(242, 150, 151), in HSL hsl(359, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 38%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f29697?
Is #f29697 a warm or cool color?
#f29697 reads as a warm pink-red because its red channel is dominant and its hue leans toward coral rather than purple, giving palettes a friendly, springlike warmth without the sharper feel of a saturated red.
Is #f29697 readable on white or black?
#f29697 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.