#F79489 Hex Color
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This pastel salmon shade balances a gentle, light saturation with a distinct warm undertone. Because it sits comfortably between pink and orange, #f79489 works best as a secondary accent rather than a primary base. Pair it with deep charcoal for high contrast, or use it for soft UI elements. Black text remains readable against this hex code, making it suitable for headlines and body copy.
Questions about #f79489
What is #f79489 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f79489 is rgb(247, 148, 137), in HSL hsl(6, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 45%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f79489?
Is #f79489 a warm or cool shade?
#f79489 is distinctly warm, sitting at the intersection of pink and orange hues. Because it has such a strong underlying heat, it feels energetic and welcoming rather than clinical, making it a great choice for wellness or lifestyle-focused brand assets.
Is #f79489 readable on white or black?
#f79489 has a 2.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.55:1 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.