#F5838E Hex Color
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A mellow red with a soft pink cast, #f5838e reads warm and easy rather than loud. Its medium lightness keeps black text legible on top, though it can wash out next to plain white. Best used as a base for romance or food branding, or as an accent against deep navy. It flatters cream, charcoal, and muted earth tones.
Questions about #f5838e
What is #f5838e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5838e is rgb(245, 131, 142), in HSL hsl(354, 85%, 74%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 42%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5838e?
Deep navy and charcoal give #f5838e the strongest contrast, while cream and warm beige keep it soft. Muted olive also works for an unexpected, grounded pairing.
Is #f5838e a warm or cool color?
#f5838e is warm. Its red base and light, slightly muted finish give it a gentle, approachable feel instead of the intensity of a pure red.
Can black text be read on #f5838e?
Yes. Black text on #f5838e reaches about 8.5:1 contrast, which clears WCAG AA for small body text and works well for larger type too.
Is #f5838e readable on white or black?
#f5838e has a 2.46:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.51:1 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.