#FF9490 Hex Color
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This pastel shade is a warm, soft red with clear orange undertones. It feels energetic without overwhelming the eyes. The hex code for this color is #ff9490. Because black text maintains excellent contrast against this background, it functions well for readable UI elements. Use it as a secondary accent color alongside deep charcoals or dark teals to keep your palette balanced.
Questions about #ff9490
What is #ff9490 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff9490 is rgb(255, 148, 144), in HSL hsl(2, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 44%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff9490 for UI design?
Is #ff9490 a warm or cool color?
#ff9490 is distinctly warm because of its prominent orange undertones. While it functions as a soft red, the underlying golden warmth gives it a friendly, energetic personality that feels much more approachable than a standard, saturated primary red.
Is #ff9490 readable on white or black?
#ff9490 has a 2.12:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.89:1 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.