#F296A0 Hex Color
A warm and sugary pastel pink
This pastel pink carries a warm, sugary lightness that avoids being too sweet. Because #f296a0 is highly legible with black text, it functions well as a background color for interfaces or baby-themed branding. Use it as a supporting tone rather than a dominant base to avoid overwhelming your design. The hex code for this soft, inviting shade is #f296a0.
Questions about #f296a0
What is #f296a0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f296a0 is rgb(242, 150, 160), in HSL hsl(353, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 34%, 5%.
Does #f296a0 work well as a primary text color?
No, #f296a0 is generally too light to serve as a primary text color against white backgrounds as it fails standard accessibility contrast ratios. It is better utilized as a background wash or a vibrant accent paired with dark charcoal or deep navy text.
How can I incorporate #f296a0 into a professional color palette?
Is #f296a0 readable on white or black?
#f296a0 has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.64:1 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.