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#FA9EF5 color code is #FA9EF5. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #fa9ef5.

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#FA9EF5 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FA9EF5 is 0.5137. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.86:1 against white and 11.27:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FA9EF5 on white1.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
#FA9EF5 on black11.27:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on #FA9EF51.86:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on #FA9EF511.27:1AAA

#FA9EF5 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FA9EF5?+
The hex code for #FA9EF5 is #FA9EF5. In RGB it's rgb(250, 158, 245), and in HSL it's hsl(303, 90%, 80%).
What is the RGB value of #FA9EF5?+
#FA9EF5 in RGB is (250, 158, 245). Written in CSS: rgb(250, 158, 245).
What is the CMYK value of #FA9EF5?+
#FA9EF5 converts to CMYK(0%, 37%, 2%, 2%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FA9EF5.
Is #fa9ef5 a warm or cool color?+
#FA9EF5 (#FA9EF5) is a transitional magenta — its hue sits at 303° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #fa9ef5 belong to?+
#FA9EF5 belongs to the magenta family. Its HSL is 303°, 90%, 80% — a transitional tone within the broader magenta group.
Is #fa9ef5 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FA9EF5 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.86:1 — 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 #fa9ef5?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FA9EF5 (#FA9EF5) is 210 C Pantone 210 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FA9EF5 in design

Practical guidance for using #fa9ef5 (#FA9EF5) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FA9EF5 (#FA9EF5) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 11.3:1 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, #FA9EF5 (#FA9EF5) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into fashion, beauty, music, youthful events. 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

#FA9EF5 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Pale cool tones flatter most skin types in good light — a safe choice for office wear and weddings.

Interior design

#FA9EF5 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.