#F2AE9F Hex Color
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Not quite pink and far from true red, #f2ae9f is a pastel coral with a dusty, low-saturation finish. It reads warm and mellow, closer to spring packaging than emergency signage. Black text clears WCAG AA against it, so it holds up as a UI background. Try it beside deep teal for a pairing with bite.
Questions about #f2ae9f
What is #f2ae9f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2ae9f is rgb(242, 174, 159), in HSL hsl(11, 76%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 34%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2ae9f?
Deep teal and dark forest green give #f2ae9f the contrast its softness needs. Cream and sage keep it gentle, while a touch of terracotta deepens the warmth without turning harsh.
Is #f2ae9f readable on white or black?
#f2ae9f has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.33:1 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.