#FFA49E Hex Color
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#ffa49e functions as a warm, desaturated coral with a soft, inviting energy. This pastel shade works well as a background for user interfaces, providing a friendlier alternative to plain white. Since black text provides excellent contrast, legibility is never an issue. Use this hex code alongside dark navy or charcoal grays to prevent the design from feeling too washed out.
Questions about #ffa49e
What is #ffa49e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffa49e is rgb(255, 164, 158), in HSL hsl(4, 100%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 38%, 0%.
How can #ffa49e be effectively used in user interface design?
#ffa49e works exceptionally well as a primary background color for websites and apps seeking a friendly, approachable feel without the harshness of plain white. It pairs beautifully with navy accents to anchor the design and prevent it from appearing too muted.
Is #ffa49e readable on white or black?
#ffa49e has a 1.89:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.05:1 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.