#F97C87 Hex Color

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The hex code #f97c87 sits closer to watermelon flesh than fire-truck red. Its high saturation and warm undertone give it a bold, beaming energy that suits calls to action, sale banners, and food branding. Black text passes contrast on it at about 8.3:1, so small type stays readable. If you want similar shades, see what colors make pink.

Questions about #f97c87

What is #f97c87 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f97c87 is rgb(249, 124, 135), in HSL hsl(355, 91%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 50%, 46%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f97c87?
Deep navy and charcoal make #f97c87 pop without clashing, while cream keeps it soft and warm. Skip pure white text on it, since the low contrast makes it look washed out.
Is #f97c87 readable on white or black?
#f97c87 has a 2.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 8.26:1 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.