#F2A6A4 Hex Color
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#f2a6a4 is a light, warm red with muted pink undertones and a soft pastel finish. Its gentle brightness suits spring layouts, baby products, romance branding, and food packaging. Use it as a broad background with charcoal or black text; black text provides about 10.8:1 contrast. The hex code for this mellow shade is #f2a6a4.
Questions about #f2a6a4
What is #f2a6a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2a6a4 is rgb(242, 166, 164), in HSL hsl(2, 75%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 32%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2a6a4?
The best pairings for #f2a6a4 are charcoal, burgundy, sage, cream, and soft brown, which either ground its warmth or reinforce its gentle pastel character without making the palette feel harsh. Use charcoal text for a balanced, readable design.
Is #f2a6a4 a warm or cool color?
#f2a6a4 reads as a warm color because its light red base carries muted pink undertones, giving it a softly rosy appearance rather than the blue cast associated with cooler pinks. Its pastel brightness keeps the warmth gentle instead of vivid.
Is #f2a6a4 readable on white or black?
#f2a6a4 has a 1.95:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.76:1 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.