#F296B6 Hex Color
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A warm pastel pink with a soft, glowing character. #f296b6 works best as a dominant base for spring themes, cosmetics branding, and confectionery packaging, where its mellow saturation feels sweet without turning saccharine. It reads feminine and romantic, and holds up well behind black text at small sizes. Pair it with deep plum or sage accents to keep layouts from feeling washed out.
Questions about #f296b6
What is #f296b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f296b6 is rgb(242, 150, 182), in HSL hsl(339, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 25%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f296b6?
Deep plum or sage green accents keep #f296b6 from washing out, and charcoal text over it gives strong contrast for small type. Both pairings suit its warm, pastel character.
Is #f296b6 a warm or cool pink?
It is a warm pink. Its red-leaning undertones give it a glowing, romantic feel, unlike cooler pinks that tilt blue and read crisper.
Is #f296b6 readable on white or black?
#f296b6 has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.81:1 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.