Color swatch image showing #F38F9F with RGB(243,143,159) values

#F38F9F Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F38F9F including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F38F9F Color Information

#F38F9F RGB value is (243, 143, 159). The hex color red value is 243, green is 143, and blue is 159. Its HSL format shows a hue of 350°, saturation of 81 percent, and lightness of 76 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 41 percent, 35 percent, 5 percent.

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#F38F9F Color Meaning

Color #F38F9F projects playful sweetness, creamy coolness, and nostalgic delight. #F38F9F soft, warm pink is the color of the frozen dessert, evoking summer treats, birthday parties, and a carefree, sugary happiness. Psychologically, color #F38F9F is uplifting and soothing, promoting feelings of innocent joy, lighthearted celebration, and uncomplicated pleasure. #F38F9F cools and comforts simultaneously, creating a sense of festive, gentle fun that is universally appealing. #F38F9F color is pure, unironic cheer. Culturally, color #F38F9F is embedded in mid-20th century Americana, ice cream parlors, and children's entertainment, symbolizing simple joys, shared treats, and a sunny, optimistic outlook. Symbolically, #F38F9F represents a sweet pause, a reward for good behavior, and happiness that is shared, cold, and meltingly transient. Therefore, color #F38F9F acts as a direct chromatic link to childhood nostalgia and the aesthetics of innocent, communal enjoyment.

Color Conversion

Convert #F38F9F across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F38F9F
RGB
rgb(243, 143, 159)
HSL
hsl(350°, 81%, 76%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 41%, 35%, 5%)
HSV
hsv(350°, 41%, 95%)
XYZ
53.0426 41.2028 37.9582
Yxy
41.2028 0.4012 0.3117
Hunter Lab
64.1894 8.2836 1.3064
CIE-Lab
70.3178 39.5944 8.0640

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red243 / 255 (95%)
95%
Green143 / 255 (56%)
56%
Blue159 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta41 / 100 (41%)
41%
Yellow35 / 100 (35%)
35%
Key (Black)5 / 100 (5%)

Color Variations

#F38F9F harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F38F9F harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F38F9F for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

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#F38F9F

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

2.27:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F38F9F appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F38F9F

protanopia

#c8c79b

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F38F9F;

Text Color

color: #F38F9F;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F38F9F;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F38F9F40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F38F9F;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F38F9F 0%, #ca1533 100%);

#F38F9F Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F38F9F color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.