#F2ABA8 Hex Color
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#f2aba8 is a light, muted red with warm pink undertones and a soft, dusty finish. Its high lightness and low saturation create a gentle, youthful mood suited to spring layouts, baby products, and romance branding. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep plum. Black text remains highly readable at about 11.2:1 contrast. The hex code is #f2aba8.
Questions about #f2aba8
What is #f2aba8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2aba8 is rgb(242, 171, 168), in HSL hsl(2, 74%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 31%, 5%.
Which colors pair well with #f2aba8?
Charcoal, deep plum, burgundy, and muted sage pair well with #f2aba8, grounding its light warm pink without overpowering it; use charcoal for clear text, deep plum for richer contrast, and sage for a softer seasonal palette.
Does #f2aba8 look warm or cool?
#f2aba8 reads as a warm color because its pale red base carries pink undertones rather than blue, while its high lightness and low saturation soften that warmth into a gentle, dusty appearance instead of a vivid or intense look.
Is #f2aba8 readable on white or black?
#f2aba8 has a 1.88:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.16:1 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.