#F8A4F8 Hex Color
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Cotton candy with an electric edge, this light magenta-purple reads playful and glossy. #f8a4f8 is vivid but shallow in depth, so it works best as a small accent or highlight rather than a full background, where it can wash out. It flatters deep teal and charcoal, and it shows up often in cosmetics, nightlife, and pop culture branding.
Questions about #f8a4f8
What is #f8a4f8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f8a4f8 is rgb(248, 164, 248), in HSL hsl(300, 86%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 0%, 3%.
What colors pair well with #f8a4f8?
Deep teal, forest green, and charcoal all sharpen #f8a4f8 without competing with its brightness. For a softer palette, try plum or mauve, which share its purple base and calm it down.
Is #f8a4f8 readable on white or black?
#f8a4f8 has a 1.80:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.65:1 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.