#F899A6 Hex Color

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#f899a6 is a light, warm red with a soft pastel finish and enough saturation to feel lively rather than washed out. The hex code suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and playful interfaces. Use it as a supporting tone with burgundy or navy; white text lacks contrast, while black text remains highly legible.

Questions about #f899a6

What is #f899a6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f899a6 is rgb(248, 153, 166), in HSL hsl(352, 87%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 33%, 3%.
Which colors pair well with #f899a6?
Pair #f899a6 with burgundy or navy for contrast, and use soft cream, blush, or muted mauve for gentler palettes; these combinations balance its warm pink-red base without making the design feel overly sweet.
Is #f899a6 warm or cool?
#f899a6 reads as a warm color because its red base carries a noticeable pink, coral-like warmth, giving layouts a friendly, romantic feel rather than the crisp distance associated with blue-based pinks.
Is #f899a6 readable on white or black?
#f899a6 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.09:1 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.