#F98A8B Hex Color
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#f98a8b is a bright, warm coral with clear reddish undertones. Its high saturation makes it a demanding accent color, perfect for calls to action where you need immediate attention. Because it reads quite light, black text remains highly legible against this hue. Use this hex code sparingly as a 10% pop of color rather than a large background to avoid overpowering your interface.
Questions about #f98a8b
What is #f98a8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f98a8b is rgb(249, 138, 139), in HSL hsl(359, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 44%, 2%.
How should I use #f98a8b in UI design?
#f98a8b acts as an intense accent color, so restrict it to approximately 10% of your interface area. It works exceptionally well for call-to-action buttons where you need to draw the user eye immediately without overwhelming the surrounding content.
What text color works best against #f98a8b?
Because #f98a8b is a light and highly saturated hue, standard black or very dark charcoal text provides the best readability. Avoid using white text, as the contrast ratio is typically too low to meet basic accessibility standards for small text.
Is #f98a8b readable on white or black?
#f98a8b has a 2.32:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.03:1 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.