#F5AEF2 Hex Color

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Pastel magenta with a light, glowing finish. #f5aef2 reads sweet and gentle, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and spring themes. It works as a background, though it can look washed out beside pure white, so set it against navy or charcoal instead. Black text passes easily on top at about 12.2:1 contrast. The hex code for this shade of magenta is #f5aef2.

Questions about #f5aef2

What is #f5aef2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f5aef2 is rgb(245, 174, 242), in HSL hsl(303, 78%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 1%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f5aef2?
Pair #f5aef2 with navy or charcoal for strong contrast, or with sage green for a fresh spring palette. Gold accents bring out its sparkling, opalescent side.
Is #f5aef2 readable on white or black?
#f5aef2 has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.21:1 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.