#F495AE Hex Color
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This fresh, medium pink carries a playful energy. Its lightness makes it a strong choice for UI backgrounds, and it pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens for a modern look. The hex code is #f495ae. It maintains high contrast with black text, so you can safely use this shade for smaller font sizes while ensuring your design remains fully accessible.
Questions about #f495ae
What is #f495ae in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f495ae is rgb(244, 149, 174), in HSL hsl(344, 81%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 29%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f495ae?
Pairing #f495ae with charcoal or deep forest green grounds its sweetness. These dark neutrals provide a modern, high-contrast anchor that keeps the design feeling balanced and professional rather than overly sugary, while ensuring the pink remains the central focus.
Is #f495ae readable on white or black?
#f495ae has a 2.15:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.75:1 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.