#F2A49C Hex Color
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#f2a49c is a desaturated, mellow shade of red with distinct pastel undertones. Because of its lightness, it serves as a gentle background that avoids the intensity of primary red. Black text maintains high readability over this hex code with a 10.6:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep charcoals or teals to ground its inherent softness in more serious UI layouts.
Questions about #f2a49c
What is #f2a49c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2a49c is rgb(242, 164, 156), in HSL hsl(6, 77%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 36%, 5%.
What colors pair best with #f2a49c for a professional design?
Is #f2a49c suitable for use as a background color with text?
Yes, this color provides excellent readability when paired with standard black or very dark text. With a contrast ratio of 10.6:1, it far exceeds accessibility standards, making it a reliable choice for soft UI backgrounds or muted call-to-action areas.
Is #f2a49c readable on white or black?
#f2a49c has a 1.98:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.56:1 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.