#F26A74

#F26A74

Overview

#F26A74 is a warm, light color. In RGB it is 242, 106, 116, in HSL 355.6°, 84.0%, 68.2%, and in CMYK 0.0%, 56.2%, 52.1%, 5.1%. The nearest named color is indianred 2.

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Color Values

HEX

#F26A74

RGB

242, 106, 116

HSL

355.6, 84.0%, 68.2%

HSV

355.6, 56.2%, 94.9%

CMYK

0.0%, 56.2%, 52.1%, 5.1%

OKLCH

0.6933 0.1675 18.1

Properties

Color Psychology

Light pinks represent unconditional love, compassion, and nurturing energy. Known as the most calming color, Baker-Miller pink was famously used in prison cells to reduce aggression. Soft pink tones lower muscle tension and anxiety, creating an atmosphere of gentle reassurance.

Design Usage

Soft pink is widely used in beauty, wellness, and direct-to-consumer brands targeting younger demographics. It creates inviting landing pages and product cards that feel approachable and modern. Combine it with deep charcoal text and white space for a minimal, contemporary aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #F26A74;
color: #F26A74;
border-color: #F26A74;
Nearest Tailwind: Red 400 #F87171

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

2.96:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

7.09:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #F26A74?

RGB(242, 106, 116) · HSL(355.6, 84.0%, 68.2%) · CMYK(0.0%, 56.2%, 52.1%, 5.1%)

Does #F26A74 meet WCAG contrast on white?

2.96:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #F26A74?

Use 000000 text on a #F26A74 background; contrast on black is 7.09:1.