#FF9590 Hex Color
A soft coral glow with playful energy
#ff9590 is a light, warm red with coral undertones and a fresh, softly glowing finish. Its high lightness creates a youthful, energetic mood, while black text remains highly readable at about 10:1 contrast. Use it as a supporting tone for spring branding, baby products, romance, or sports accents. The hex code is #ff9590.
Questions about #ff9590
What is #ff9590 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff9590 is rgb(255, 149, 144), in HSL hsl(3, 100%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 44%, 0%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Does #ff9590 read as a warm or cool color?
#ff9590 reads as a warm, light red because its coral undertones lean toward orange rather than blue, while its high lightness keeps the color fresh, gentle, and less intense than a deeper red.
Which colors pair well with #ff9590?
Is #ff9590 readable on white or black?
#ff9590 has a 2.10:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.95:1 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.