#F48B94 Hex Color

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This pastel red sits light and soft, closer to pink than fire. The hex code #f48b94 reads warm and mellow, so it suits spring themes, baby products, and romance branding. Black text holds about a 9.0:1 contrast ratio on it, passing AA for body text. Pair it with deep navy to keep the sweetness in check.

Questions about #f48b94

What is #f48b94 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f48b94 is rgb(244, 139, 148), in HSL hsl(355, 83%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 39%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f48b94?
Pair #f48b94 with navy or charcoal for contrast, or sage green for a softer spring palette. Its lightness means darker partners balance it best.
Is #f48b94 readable on white or black?
#f48b94 has a 2.34:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.96:1 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.