#F3A38E Hex Color
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This desaturated, warm coral leans into a peachy red tone. Because it offers high contrast against black text, it works well for readable body copy where softer branding is desired. Use the hex code #f3a38e as a primary accent to add energy without overpowering a layout. It tends to look washed out next to pure white, so pair it with darker neutrals for better balance.
Questions about #f3a38e
What is #f3a38e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f3a38e is rgb(243, 163, 142), in HSL hsl(12, 81%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 42%, 5%.
How can I effectively use #f3a38e in a color palette?
Is #f3a38e readable on white or black?
#f3a38e has a 2.01:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.44:1 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.