#F29E98 Hex Color
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This pastel salmon carries a high lightness and moderate saturation, creating a soft, warm glow. Because it offers excellent contrast, black text remains highly readable over this shade. Designers often favor #f29e98 as a playful accent or a subtle background for spring-themed branding. Use it sparingly, as its sweetness can easily dominate a layout when applied too generously.
Questions about #f29e98
What is #f29e98 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f29e98 is rgb(242, 158, 152), in HSL hsl(4, 78%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 37%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f29e98 for a balanced palette?
Is #f29e98 a warm or cool color tone?
#f29e98 is definitively a warm color, leaning into reddish-orange territory while tempered by a high lightness value. This warmth makes it an excellent choice for creating friendly, approachable interfaces, provided it is used as an accent rather than a primary background color.
Is #f29e98 readable on white or black?
#f29e98 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.11:1 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.