#F49C97 Hex Color
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#f49c97 is a light, muted red with warm coral undertones and a soft, youthful energy. Its gentle saturation suits spring themes, baby products, romance, and food branding without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or deep charcoal. Black text remains highly readable over it, with about 10:1 contrast. The hex code is #f49c97.
Questions about #f49c97
What is #f49c97 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f49c97 is rgb(244, 156, 151), in HSL hsl(3, 81%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 38%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f49c97?
Is #f49c97 a warm or cool color?
#f49c97 reads as a warm color because its light red base leans toward coral rather than blue or violet. Its muted saturation softens that warmth, giving it a calm, approachable feel instead of a vivid or fiery one.
Is #f49c97 readable on white or black?
#f49c97 has a 2.08:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.04:1 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.