#F29C9A Hex Color
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#f29c9a is a light, muted red with warm pink undertones and a soft, fresh appearance. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging without feeling sugary. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which achieves about 10:1 contrast, or pair it with deep burgundy for stronger definition. The hex code is #f29c9a.
Questions about #f29c9a
What is #f29c9a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29c9a is rgb(242, 156, 154), in HSL hsl(1, 77%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 36%, 5%.
Does #f29c9a have warm or cool undertones?
#f29c9a reads as a warm, muted red because its red channel is slightly stronger than its green and blue values, creating a soft pink cast rather than a cool, bluish look. Its gentle saturation keeps the effect fresh instead of intense.
What colors pair well with #f29c9a?
#f29c9a pairs well with deep burgundy for contrast, plus charcoal or warm neutrals for calmer layouts. Its soft pink-red also works with nearby blush and muted rose tones when you want a gentle, coordinated palette without making the design feel overly sweet.
Is #f29c9a readable on white or black?
#f29c9a has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.99:1 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.