#F78C92 Hex Color

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Reach for pastel red when a design needs red’s energy without its bite. The hex code #f78c92 is a light, softly saturated shade that works well as a background for spring themes, baby products, and romantic packaging. It washes out next to pure white, so pair it with charcoal or deep teal instead. Black text passes AA on it at about 9.1:1 contrast.

Questions about #f78c92

What is #f78c92 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f78c92 is rgb(247, 140, 146), in HSL hsl(357, 87%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 41%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f78c92?
Pastel red works best with deep, muted partners like teal, charcoal, or navy, which keep its softness from turning washed out. Cream and warm gray make quieter, spring-like combinations.
Is #f78c92 readable on white or black?
#f78c92 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.12:1 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.