#F99995 Hex Color
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Light and warm, #f99995 is a pastel red with a fresh coral undertone and moderate saturation. Its soft brightness suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging, while its red base adds energy to buttons or sale graphics. Use it as a supporting background with charcoal or deep plum; black text remains highly readable. The hex code is #f99995.
Questions about #f99995
What is #f99995 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f99995 is rgb(249, 153, 149), in HSL hsl(2, 89%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 40%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f99995?
Does #f99995 look warm or cool?
#f99995 reads as a warm pastel red because its red base is softened by a coral undertone. Its light, fresh appearance can suggest affection, playfulness, and spring energy in branding, interfaces, packaging, or decorative backgrounds.
What text color works best with #f99995?
#f99995 works best with black or very dark text, while white text has weak contrast for normal-sized copy. Use it as a background with dark lettering, and verify smaller type or interactive states in a contrast checker.
Is #f99995 readable on white or black?
#f99995 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.