#F2A488 Color Information

Hex color code: #F2A488

The hex color #F2A488 is a vivid orange with RGB values of (242, 164, 136) and HSL of (16°, 80%, 74%). It is commonly used in modern UI design.

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Color NameLight Salmon

HEX

#F2A488

RGB

242, 164, 136

HSL

16°, 80%, 74%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 44%, 5%

Shades

CSS Usage

color: #F2A488;
background-color: #F2A488;
border-color: #F2A488;
box-shadow: 0 0 10px #F2A488;
border: 2px solid #F2A488;

Tailwind Usage

bg-[#F2A488]
text-[#F2A488]
border-[#F2A488]
shadow-[0_0_10px_F2A488]

Generate Gradient

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Gradient CSS

background: linear-gradient(90deg, #F2A488, #FF5733);

Preview in UI

Button

.btn-primary { background-color: #F2A488; color: #000000; }

Badge

New Feature

.badge { background-color: #F2A488; color: #000000; }

Text Highlight

The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog. highlighted text example shows how the color looks as a text highlight.

Card

Card Title

This card uses your color as a border accent.

.card-accent { border: 2px solid #F2A488; background-color: #F2A48815; }

Alert / Toast

This is an alert using your color as accent.

.alert { background-color: #F2A48820; border-left: 4px solid #F2A488; }

Link / Accent

This is a paragraph with a link using your color. The color can be applied to interactive elements.

a { color: #F2A488; }

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Color Theory

Relationships based on the position of #F2A488 in the color wheel.

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RGB, HSL and CMYK Values

RGB

242, 164, 136

Red: 242 / Green: 164 / Blue: 136

HSL

16°, 80%, 74%

Hue: 16° / Saturation: 80% / Lightness: 74%

CMYK

0%, 32%, 44%, 5%

Cyan: 0% / Magenta: 32% / Yellow: 44% / Key: 5%

What color is #F2A488?

#F2A488 is a red-orange hue associated with warmth and passion.

Color Shades

Complementary Colors

88D5F2

Color Palette

HEX to RGB

Convert #F2A488 to RGB:

rgb(242, 164, 136)HEX to RGB Converter →

HEX to HSL

Convert #F2A488 to HSL:

hsl(16, 80%, 74%)RGB to HSL Converter →

HEX to CMYK

Convert #F2A488 to CMYK:

cmyk(0%, 32%, 44%, 5%)Color Converter →

Color Meaning and Usage

A vivid orange tone, #F2A488 has RGB (242, 164, 136) and HSL (16°, 80%, 74%). Known for evoking warmth and passion, this red-orange hue is frequently seen in web interfaces. Lighter variations like #FFFFFF create softer gradients.

The complementary color of #F2A488 is #88D5F2, creating high-contrast pairings. For softer combinations, try analogous colors like #F288A0.

Use #F2A488 in CSS: color: #F2A488 or background-color: #F2A488. Create palettes with Color Palette Generator or check contrast with Contrast Checker.

Contrast with #F2A488

Sample text on this color - The quick brown fox jumps over the lazy dog.

Contrast Ratio: 10.44:1

WCAG AA: Pass

WCAG AAA: Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #F2A488?

#F2A488 is a vivid orange color - a red-orange hue that evokes warmth and passion.

What is the RGB value of #F2A488?

#F2A488 in RGB is (242, 164, 136) - 242 red, 164 green, and 136 blue.

How to use #F2A488 in CSS?

Use #F2A488 directly in your CSS properties like color or background-color.

What colors go well with #F2A488?

#88D5F2 (complementary), #F288A0 (analogous), and #EA6F43 (lighter shade) work well with #F2A488.