#F5ABAB Hex Color
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This unsaturated pastel coral is warm, mellow, and approachable. Because of its high lightness, it pairs unexpectedly well with deep slate grays or charcoal for a modern, high-contrast look. The hex code for this shade is #f5abab. It provides excellent accessibility for small body text when paired with black, making it a reliable choice for UI backgrounds that require a gentle, inviting tone.
Questions about #f5abab
What is #f5abab in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5abab is rgb(245, 171, 171), in HSL hsl(0, 79%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 30%, 4%.
What colors pair well with the #f5abab pastel coral?
#f5abab works beautifully when contrasted with charcoal or deep slate grays, which ground its softness and provide a modern, professional structure. For a softer, more monochromatic approach, layering it alongside desaturated terracotta or dusty pink tones creates a sophisticated, cohesive palette.
Is #f5abab readable on white or black?
#f5abab has a 1.85:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.29:1 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.