#F5A696 Hex Color

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This unsaturated, light coral tone feels mellow and warm rather than intense. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, #f5a696 works best as a soft background for spring branding or baby products. It pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal, which provides a sharp, readable contrast. Designers should use this shade as a base, as it looks polished with black text overlays.

Questions about #f5a696

What is #f5a696 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5a696 is rgb(245, 166, 150), in HSL hsl(10, 83%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 39%, 4%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair best with #f5a696?
Deep charcoal or matte black provides a sharp, highly readable contrast against #f5a696. For a harmonious scheme, consider pairing it with soft sage greens or warm cream tones to maintain its gentle, natural aesthetic.
Is #f5a696 readable on white or black?
#f5a696 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.77:1 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.