#F38C93 Hex Color
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This pastel red is warm and approachable with a playful, energetic undertone. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, it functions best as a soft accent rather than a primary background. Black text remains highly legible with a 9.0:1 contrast ratio, making it useful for UI details or subtle highlights. The hex code for this shade is #f38c93.
Questions about #f38c93
What is #f38c93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f38c93 is rgb(243, 140, 147), in HSL hsl(356, 81%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 40%, 5%.
Where should I use #f38c93 in a design project?
#f38c93 functions best as a subtle highlight or playful accent rather than a primary background color. Because it is light and saturated, it pairs effectively with charcoal or deep navy text to maintain readability while keeping the interface feeling friendly.
Is #f38c93 readable on white or black?
#f38c93 has a 2.33:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.98:1 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.