#F90080 Hex Color
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The hex code for this color is #f90080. It is a loud, saturated pink that demands instant attention. Because the tone is so intense, use it sparingly as a 10% accent rather than a background. If you are researching what colors make purple, this magenta-leaning hue serves as a helpful starting point. Black text provides excellent readability here, offering a 5.3:1 contrast ratio for small type.
Questions about #f90080
What is #f90080 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f90080 is rgb(249, 0, 128), in HSL hsl(329, 100%, 49%) and in CMYK 0%, 100%, 49%, 2%.
How should I balance #f90080 in a design layout?
Because #f90080 is highly saturated, it works best when limited to small UI accents, such as buttons or alerts, rather than large backgrounds. Use it sparingly to maintain visual hierarchy, pairing it with neutral charcoal or deep slate tones for readability.
Is #f90080 readable on white or black?
#f90080 has a 3.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.33:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.