#F0A0A0
A light, vivid red closely aligning with Lightpink.
About #F0A0A0
The hex code #F0A0A0 represents a beautifully specific shade of red. Its closest recognized web color is Lightpink. Its digital footprint relies on 240 parts red, 160 parts green, and 160 parts blue light.
For print applications, it's crucial to understand its CMYK makeup. This specific hue requires a mix of 0% C, 33% M, 33% Y, and 6% K. Always request a physical proof before doing a large print run with this exact code.
Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) dictate how we should use this color. Mathematical luminance calculations suggest that #000000 text provides the most optimal reading experience. You can view the detailed AAA and AA pass/fail metrics in the table below.
Color Space Conversions
HEX#F0A0A0
RGB240, 160, 160
HSL0.0°, 72.7%, 78.4%
CMYK0%, 33%, 33%, 6%
HSV0.0°, 33.3%, 94.1%
LAB73.7, 29.7, 12.2
XYZ54.9, 46.2, 39.3
Decimal15769760
Color Harmonies
Tints, Shades & Tones
Tints (Adding White)
Shades (Adding Black)
WCAG Contrast Accessibility
2.05:1
Text on #FFFFFF
FAIL
10.24:1
Text on #000000
AAA
1.96:1
Text on #F8FAFC
FAIL
8.71:1
Text on #0F172A
AAA
CSS Implementation
.bg-color {
background-color: #F0A0A0;
}
.text-color {
color: #F0A0A0;
}
.border-color {
border: 2px solid #F0A0A0;
}