#FFA289 Hex Color
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#ffa289 is a light, warm red with a soft coral cast and clear pastel brightness. Its fresh, energetic feel suits spring graphics, baby products, food packaging, romance, and sales campaigns. Use it as a supporting tone beside deep navy or plum, since it can look washed out against white. The hex code #ffa289 supports readable black body text.
Questions about #ffa289
What is #ffa289 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa289 is rgb(255, 162, 137), in HSL hsl(13, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 46%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffa289?
Does #ffa289 work with black or white text?
Black text generally provides the clearest readability on #ffa289, while white text may lack enough contrast because this coral shade is light and bright, so verify smaller text, labels, and controls with a contrast checker.
What mood does #ffa289 create in design?
#ffa289 creates a fresh, friendly, and energetic mood through its light coral warmth, making it suitable for spring campaigns, baby products, food packaging, romantic graphics, and upbeat promotional accents without feeling as intense as a deep red.
Is #ffa289 readable on white or black?
#ffa289 has a 1.94:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.78:1 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.