#F29DB5 Hex Color
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Not bubblegum bright and not quite blush, this pastel pink sits light, warm, and low in saturation. The hex code #f29db5 reads gentle rather than loud, so it works best as a supporting tone behind dark type rather than a loud accent. Black text on it clears contrast at about 10.3:1, and it pairs well with deep plum or charcoal in cosmetics and spring branding.
Questions about #f29db5
What is #f29db5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29db5 is rgb(242, 157, 181), in HSL hsl(343, 77%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 25%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f29db5?
Deep plum and forest green both ground #f29db5 without stealing its softness. Plum leans richer than the obvious navy choice, and charcoal works when you need a plain neutral.
Is #f29db5 readable on white or black?
#f29db5 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.26:1 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.