#F90989 Hex Color
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This intense magenta shade commands immediate attention with its high saturation and electrified warmth. Because #f90989 carries such significant visual weight, it works best as a sharp accent rather than a full background. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the brightness. The hex code #f90989 maintains enough contrast for black text to remain legible, making it suitable for bold, actionable UI elements.
Questions about #f90989
What is #f90989 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f90989 is rgb(249, 9, 137), in HSL hsl(328, 95%, 51%) and in CMYK 0%, 96%, 45%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f90989 in a UI design?
Use #f90989 sparingly as an accent against neutral backgrounds like charcoal or deep slate to prevent visual fatigue. It also creates a high-contrast, energetic aesthetic when paired with crisp white text or minimal monochromatic layouts.
Is #f90989 suitable for text on a white background?
This magenta is generally too light for small, body-copy text against white, failing standard accessibility contrast ratios. It works best for headlines, buttons, or actionable UI elements where the bold, saturated tone provides necessary emphasis without sacrificing clarity.
Is #f90989 readable on white or black?
#f90989 has a 3.86:1 contrast ratio on white and 5.42:1 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.