#F49493 Hex Color
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#f49493 is a warm, pastel red with a gentle, inviting saturation. Because it maintains strong contrast, black text remains highly legible against this hue, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds or playful branding. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or muted olive greens to anchor its brightness. The hex code for this soft shade is #f49493.
Questions about #f49493
What is #f49493 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f49493 is rgb(244, 148, 147), in HSL hsl(1, 82%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 40%, 4%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair best with #f49493 for balanced design?
Is #f49493 suitable for text-heavy interface designs?
While #f49493 makes an excellent background for playful interfaces or call-to-action buttons, it is generally too light for small, body-length text. Always overlay this color with dark text to maintain necessary accessibility standards and ensure your content remains easily legible for all users.
Is #f49493 readable on white or black?
#f49493 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.50:1 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.