#F2B5C7 Hex Color
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Reach for #f2b5c7 when a design calls for pink without the sugar rush. Its low saturation and warm rosy undertone read as gentle and a little grown up, which suits cosmetics, packaging, and spring backgrounds. The hex code #f2b5c7 carries black text at about 12.2:1 contrast, so body copy stays readable. Keep it as a base or supporting tone, since it can look washed out beside pure white.
Questions about #f2b5c7
What is #f2b5c7 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2b5c7 is rgb(242, 181, 199), in HSL hsl(342, 70%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 25%, 18%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f2b5c7?
Deep tones like plum, burgundy, and charcoal give this soft pink the contrast it needs. Beside pure white it can wash out, so anchor it with a darker neutral.
Is #f2b5c7 readable on white or black?
#f2b5c7 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.20:1 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.