#F2ABE5 Hex Color
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#f2abe5 is a light, pastel magenta with a pink-violet cast, high lightness, and a soft sparkling feel. Its gentle saturation suits spring palettes, cosmetics, confectionery, and intimate product design. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, pairing it with charcoal or deep plum when white makes the color look washed out. The hex code is #f2abe5.
Questions about #f2abe5
What is #f2abe5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2abe5 is rgb(242, 171, 229), in HSL hsl(311, 73%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 5%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2abe5?
#f2abe5 pairs well with charcoal, deep plum, and muted sage, which give its light pink-violet body more structure without overpowering it. Use the pastel shade as a background or supporting tone, then reserve darker partners for text, borders, or accents.
Is #f2abe5 readable on white or black?
#f2abe5 has a 1.78:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.73:1 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.