#F2997B Hex Color
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#f2997b is a light, warm coral-red with softened saturation and gentle peach undertones. Its fresh, glowing character suits spring branding, baby products, food packaging, romance, and energetic sales graphics. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background with dark teal, navy, or charcoal. Black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #f2997b.
Questions about #f2997b
What is #f2997b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2997b is rgb(242, 153, 123), in HSL hsl(15, 82%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 49%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2997b?
Does #f2997b read as a warm or cool color?
#f2997b reads as a warm color because its coral-red base carries gentle peach undertones, giving the shade a fresh, approachable character rather than a harsh or overly intense look in use. Its light value and moderate saturation suit welcoming identities and seasonal designs.
Is #f2997b readable on white or black?
#f2997b has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.61:1 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.