#F59996 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This pastel red feels light and youthful, carrying a distinct warmth without the intensity of a primary hue. Because it offers strong contrast with black text, it works well as a background for readable UI copy. Use #f59996 as a supporting accent to soften darker, moodier palettes or pair it with slate grays to balance its playful energy. The hex code for this soft shade is #f59996.
Questions about #f59996
What is #f59996 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f59996 is rgb(245, 153, 150), in HSL hsl(2, 83%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 39%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f59996 in a design?
Is #f59996 readable on white or black?
#f59996 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.87:1 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.