#F996B0 Hex Color
Warm pink with a rosy glow
Light and warm, #f996b0 is a fairly saturated pink with a soft, glowing finish. It brings youthful charm to spring palettes, cosmetics, baby products, and romantic fashion without feeling sugary. Use it as a supporting tone beside burgundy or plum, rather than a full interface background. Black text reads clearly on it at about 10:1 contrast. The hex code is #f996b0.
Questions about #f996b0
What is #f996b0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f996b0 is rgb(249, 150, 176), in HSL hsl(344, 89%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 40%, 29%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f996b0?
Is #f996b0 a warm or cool pink?
#f996b0 reads as a warm pink because its strong red presence and soft rosy character lean more toward coral than blue-based pinks; that warmth gives spring, youthful, and romantic palettes an inviting feel.
Is #f996b0 readable on white or black?
#f996b0 has a 2.09:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.01:1 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.