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#F0A8A8 color code is #F0A8A8. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #f0a8a8.

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#F0A8A8 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #F0A8A8 is 0.4936. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.93:1 against white and 10.87:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#F0A8A8 on white1.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#F0A8A8 on black10.87:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #F0A8A81.93:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #F0A8A810.87:1AAA

#F0A8A8 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #F0A8A8?+
The hex code for #F0A8A8 is #F0A8A8. In RGB it's rgb(240, 168, 168), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 71%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #F0A8A8?+
#F0A8A8 in RGB is (240, 168, 168). Written in CSS: rgb(240, 168, 168).
What is the CMYK value of #F0A8A8?+
#F0A8A8 converts to CMYK(0%, 30%, 30%, 6%) for print. Hex equivalent is #F0A8A8.
Is #f0a8a8 a warm or cool color?+
#F0A8A8 (#F0A8A8) is a warm red — its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #f0a8a8 belong to?+
#F0A8A8 belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 71%, 80% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is #f0a8a8 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#F0A8A8 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.93:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for #f0a8a8?+
The nearest Pantone match for #F0A8A8 (#F0A8A8) is 776 C Pantone 776 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #F0A8A8 in design

Practical guidance for using #f0a8a8 (#F0A8A8) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#F0A8A8 (#F0A8A8) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 10.9:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.9:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #F0A8A8 (#F0A8A8) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#F0A8A8 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #f0a8a8 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#F0A8A8 is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.