#FA99CD Hex Color
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#fa99cd is a high-chroma pink with a warm, playful energy. This bright shade works best as an accent rather than a full background, where it can quickly overwhelm a layout. It pairs well with deep charcoal grays to create a sharp, modern contrast. Because it is highly readable, black text functions effectively over this color, making the hex code #fa99cd a strong choice for targeted UI highlights.
Questions about #fa99cd
What is #fa99cd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa99cd is rgb(250, 153, 205), in HSL hsl(328, 91%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 18%, 2%.
How should I use #fa99cd in a professional interface?
Use #fa99cd sparingly as an accent color for calls-to-action or critical UI highlights to draw immediate attention. It can easily overwhelm a layout if used on large surfaces, so balance this vibrant pink with neutral tones like dark charcoal for optimal readability.
Is #fa99cd readable on white or black?
#fa99cd has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.50:1 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.