#FA9B8A Hex Color
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This soft, salmon-inspired tone sits between pastel and energetic coral. Because #fa9b8a is highly readable with black text, it serves as a strong, cheerful background for branding that needs warmth without aggression. Pair this light, reddish hue with deep charcoals or navy for balance, as it can feel overwhelming when used alone across large surfaces. This hex code provides a friendly, approachable alternative to standard red.
Questions about #fa9b8a
What is #fa9b8a in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fa9b8a is rgb(250, 155, 138), in HSL hsl(9, 92%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 45%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #fa9b8a to create a balanced design?
Is #fa9b8a readable on white or black?
#fa9b8a has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.12:1 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.