#F98EB2 Hex Color
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Not a pastel baby pink, #f98eb2 carries more saturation and a warm, glowing edge. That sweetness suits confectionery packaging, cosmetics, and fashion accents, though it can wash out next to plain white. Use it as a 10% accent against deep plum or charcoal for balance. Black text on this hex code reaches about 9.5:1 contrast, so small type stays readable.
Questions about #f98eb2
What is #f98eb2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f98eb2 is rgb(249, 142, 178), in HSL hsl(340, 90%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 43%, 29%, 2%.
What text color reads best on #f98eb2?
Black text reads best on #f98eb2, reaching about 9.5:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 WCAG AA requirement for body text. White text fails here, so keep light type off this shade.
What colors pair well with #f98eb2?
Deep plum and charcoal give #f98eb2 the contrast it lacks beside white, making the pink feel richer instead of washed out. A muted teal accent adds a fresh, opalescent edge without clashing.
Is #f98eb2 readable on white or black?
#f98eb2 has a 2.20:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.54:1 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.