#F2AE9D Hex Color
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This pastel, unsaturated coral offers a soft, warm energy that feels approachable without being overwhelming. Because of its light, desaturated nature, #f2ae9d functions best as a supporting tone or background, pairing well with charcoal gray for a modern, high-contrast look. It provides excellent readability for black text, making it a functional choice for UI elements where you need a gentle yet distinct accent.
Questions about #f2ae9d
What is #f2ae9d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2ae9d is rgb(242, 174, 157), in HSL hsl(12, 77%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 35%, 5%.
What works well alongside #f2ae9d in design?
Is #f2ae9d readable on white or black?
#f2ae9d has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.31:1 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.