#F2A491 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, #f2a491 is a light, muted reddish coral with peach undertones. Its gentle saturation suits spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and romantic accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep teal or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text remains highly readable, with about 10.5:1 contrast. The hex code is #f2a491.
Questions about #f2a491
What is #f2a491 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2a491 is rgb(242, 164, 145), in HSL hsl(12, 79%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 40%, 5%.
Which colors pair well with #f2a491?
Does #f2a491 read as warm or cool?
#f2a491 reads as warm because its muted red-coral base is softened by peach undertones, creating a gentle, welcoming impression rather than the crisp or distant feel associated with blue-leaning pinks. It adds warmth without the stronger intensity of vivid coral.
Is #f2a491 readable on white or black?
#f2a491 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.49:1 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.