#F899B9 Hex Color

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This saturated, warm pink brings a fresh and youthful energy to design palettes. The hex code is #f899b9. Because of its medium lightness, it pairs surprisingly well with deep charcoal or slate grays. Use this color as an accent to add charm without overwhelming the layout. It offers excellent readability with black text, as it clears WCAG contrast standards for small body copy.

Questions about #f899b9

What is #f899b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f899b9 is rgb(248, 153, 185), in HSL hsl(340, 87%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 25%, 3%.
What colors pair best with #f899b9 in a design?
This warm pink creates the strongest impact when paired with deep, neutral tones like charcoal or slate, which ground the vibrancy. For a softer approach, try combining it with muted creams or light sage greens to balance the saturation.
Is #f899b9 readable on white or black?
#f899b9 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.24:1 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.