#F38B82 Hex Color
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This pastel, salmon-toned shade offers a mellow warmth that feels approachable rather than aggressive. Since black text provides excellent 8.8:1 contrast against it, #f38b82 functions well for web UI backgrounds or branding accents. It pairs best with charcoal or dark slate grays to ground the hue. The hex code for this soft red is #f38b82.
Questions about #f38b82
What is #f38b82 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f38b82 is rgb(243, 139, 130), in HSL hsl(5, 82%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 47%, 5%.
What colors pair well with #f38b82 for UI design?
This salmon hue pairs beautifully with charcoal or deep slate grays to create a grounded, professional contrast. Using dark text against #f38b82 ensures excellent accessibility, while a crisp white acts as a clean negative space to keep the layout feeling light.
Does #f38b82 lean warm or cool in a design layout?
The #f38b82 hex color is definitively warm, carrying subtle orange undertones that mimic the softness of a sunset. Because of this inherent warmth, it works best as an accent color to add comfort rather than as a primary color for high-tension technical interfaces.
Is #f38b82 readable on white or black?
#f38b82 has a 2.37:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.82:1 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.