#F6977C Hex Color

Soft coral with peach warmth

Hex color #f6977c graphic
#f6977c is a light coral red with warm peach undertones and a softly saturated, pastel finish. Its bright yet gentle character suits spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and romantic designs. Use it as a supporting tone or background with black text, which reaches about 9.6:1 contrast. The hex code is #f6977c.

Questions about #f6977c

What is #f6977c in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f6977c is rgb(246, 151, 124), in HSL hsl(13, 87%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 50%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f6977c?
#f6977c pairs well with charcoal, navy, sage, and warm cream, which balance its peachy coral warmth without competing with its soft saturation. Use darker neutrals for text and deeper accents, while cream and sage support gentle spring palettes.
Is #f6977c a warm or cool color?
#f6977c reads as a warm color because its coral-red base carries clear peach and orange undertones. Its light, pastel saturation keeps that warmth gentle rather than intense, making it feel approachable and fresh in backgrounds, accents, and seasonal palettes.
Is #f6977c readable on white or black?
#f6977c has a 2.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.63:1 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.