#F474A9 Hex Color

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The hex code #f474a9 identifies a bright, highly saturated warm pink with a slightly softened finish. It brings energy, charm, and youthful excitement to calls to action, cosmetics, fashion, and confectionery designs. Use it as a 10% accent beside navy or plum rather than a full background. Black text remains highly legible at about 7.9:1 contrast.

Questions about #f474a9

What is #f474a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f474a9 is rgb(244, 116, 169), in HSL hsl(335, 85%, 71%) and in CMYK 0%, 52%, 31%, 4%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f474a9?
#f474a9 pairs well with navy, plum, and burgundy, which balance its vivid warmth without competing for attention; use these darker colors for text, borders, or supporting blocks in a focused palette.
Does #f474a9 read as a warm or cool pink?
#f474a9 reads as a warm pink because its red component is higher than its blue component, giving the shade a lively, rosy cast rather than a cool, violet-leaning appearance on screen.
Is #f474a9 readable on white or black?
#f474a9 has a 2.65:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.91:1 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.