#FD5A8B Hex Color
A Bright, Playful Warm Pink
The hex code #fd5a8b is a saturated, warm pink with a bright, high-energy presence and a slightly soft finish. It works well for calls to action, beauty branding, fashion, and playful accents. Use it as a 10% accent beside charcoal or deep plum. Black text remains readable for small body copy at about a 7:1 contrast ratio.
Questions about #fd5a8b
What is #fd5a8b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fd5a8b is rgb(253, 90, 139), in HSL hsl(342, 98%, 67%) and in CMYK 0%, 64%, 45%, 1%.
Does #fd5a8b read as a warm or cool pink?
The hex color #fd5a8b reads as a warm pink because its strong red component outweighs the blue and green channels, giving it an energetic, playful character rather than a cool, lavender-leaning feel.
What colors pair well with #fd5a8b?
For balanced palettes, #fd5a8b pairs well with charcoal or deep plum, which temper its bright warmth while preserving contrast; off-white and soft neutrals can then add breathing room around the saturated accent.
Is #fd5a8b readable on white or black?
#fd5a8b has a 2.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 7.01:1 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.