#F7958A Hex Color
Fresh coral with gentle warmth
The hex code #f7958a is a light, warm red with soft coral undertones and moderate saturation. Its pastel finish feels fresh, youthful, and gently energetic, fitting spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or deep teal. Black text remains highly readable, with about a 9.6:1 contrast ratio on this color.
Questions about #f7958a
What is #f7958a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f7958a is rgb(247, 149, 138), in HSL hsl(6, 87%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 44%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f7958a?
#f7958a pairs well with navy and deep teal for balanced contrast, while cream and soft blush create a lighter palette; use its coral warmth as an accent beside darker colors for buttons, headings, packaging details, or decorative elements.
Does #f7958a read as a warm or cool color?
#f7958a reads as a warm light red because its coral undertone leans toward orange rather than blue, giving the pastel shade a friendly, youthful energy without the intensity of a saturated scarlet.
Is #f7958a readable on white or black?
#f7958a has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.62:1 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.