#F2B8F9 Hex Color
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#f2b8f9 is not quite pink and not quite violet. It is a pastel lavender with a cool, opalescent cast that stays soft thanks to its low saturation and high lightness. That gentle character suits backgrounds for wellness branding, baby products, and spring themes, though it washes out next to plain white. Pair it with deep plum or teal for contrast. The hex code #f2b8f9 gives black text roughly 13:1 contrast, comfortably above WCAG AA for body copy.
Questions about #f2b8f9
What is #f2b8f9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f2b8f9 is rgb(242, 184, 249), in HSL hsl(294, 84%, 85%) and in CMYK 3%, 26%, 0%, 2%.
What text color works best on #f2b8f9?
Black text on #f2b8f9 reaches about 13:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body copy. White text falls far short of that threshold, so keep light type off this background.
What colors pair well with #f2b8f9?
Is #f2b8f9 readable on white or black?
#f2b8f9 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.99:1 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.