#FE8889 Hex Color

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#fe8889 is a luminous, salmon-tinted red that reads as energetic and bright. Because of its high saturation, it works best as a punchy accent color rather than a large background. Pair this shade with dark charcoal or deep navy for a modern, high-contrast look. It remains legible with black text, making it a functional choice for buttons or notification badges. The hex code for this color is #fe8889.

Questions about #fe8889

What is #fe8889 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe8889 is rgb(254, 136, 137), in HSL hsl(359, 98%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 46%, 46%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fe8889 for UI design?
#fe8889 looks best when balanced by high-contrast neutrals like charcoal or navy. Using these deep, muted tones prevents the intense salmon saturation from overwhelming your layout, allowing the color to pop effectively for buttons or alerts.
Is #fe8889 readable on white or black?
#fe8889 has a 2.30:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.09:1 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.