#F498CA Hex Color
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#f498ca is a saturated, pastel pink that leans warm and playful. Because it maintains high lightness, it functions best as a bright, candy-like accent color rather than a primary background. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal or deep navy for the best legibility and balance. It remains fully accessible for small text when paired with black, ensuring your UI or design elements stay readable.
Questions about #f498ca
What is #f498ca in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f498ca is rgb(244, 152, 202), in HSL hsl(327, 81%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 17%, 4%.
How do I use #f498ca effectively in a UI design?
#f498ca functions best as a bright, candy-like accent color rather than a primary background shade. It pairs successfully with charcoal or deep navy for the best legibility, ensuring your interface elements remain both vibrant and readable for users.
Is #f498ca readable on white or black?
#f498ca has a 2.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.19:1 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.