#FAA6A9 Hex Color
A gentle, light red with airy charm
#faa6a9 is a pale, unsaturated reddish hue that balances warmth with a gentle, airy character. Because of its light tone, black text remains highly legible against this background. It functions best as an accent color for spring-themed branding or soft product packaging, where it provides a friendly, approachable mood. Designers often pair this hex code with deep charcoal grays to create a clean, modern contrast.
Questions about #faa6a9
What is #faa6a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #faa6a9 is rgb(250, 166, 169), in HSL hsl(358, 89%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 32%, 2%.
What colors work best with #faa6a9 in design?
#faa6a9 functions best when anchored by strong, neutral tones that ground its airy nature. Pairing it with charcoal creates a sharp, modern contrast, while soft creams and muted earth tones maintain its friendly, approachable spring-like aesthetic without overwhelming the viewer.
Is #faa6a9 readable on white or black?
#faa6a9 has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.09:1 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.