#F4A1A4 Hex Color
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This unsaturated salmon hue feels approachable and friendly. Because #f4a1a4 is light and warm, it works well as a subtle background color or a soft accent for branding that targets youth markets. It provides high contrast with black text, making it a reliable choice for UI elements. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground the shade and prevent it from appearing too washed out.
Questions about #f4a1a4
What is #f4a1a4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4a1a4 is rgb(244, 161, 164), in HSL hsl(358, 79%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 33%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4a1a4 for a balanced design?
Because #f4a1a4 is a warm, unsaturated salmon, it balances beautifully against deep charcoal or slate greys to prevent it from feeling too washed out. You can also ground it with earthy tones like terracotta for a cohesive, sophisticated look.
Is #f4a1a4 readable on white or black?
#f4a1a4 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.48:1 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.