#FFA189 Hex Color
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#ffa189 is a pastel red with a soft coral glow. Its high lightness keeps the mood mellow, so it works best as a dominant base in spring themes, food packaging, and romance branding. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, and note that black text sits well on it, hitting about 10.7:1 for accessible body copy.
Questions about #ffa189
What is #ffa189 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa189 is rgb(255, 161, 137), in HSL hsl(12, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 46%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa189?
#ffa189 pairs well with deep teal, navy, or charcoal, which balance its soft warmth with darker contrast. For a gentler palette, try muted sage or cream tones.
Is #ffa189 readable on white or black?
#ffa189 has a 1.96:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.71:1 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.