#F4B9C4 Hex Color
Powder pink, softened by gray
Closer to a faded rose petal than bubblegum, this dusty pink carries gray undertones that keep it mellow. #f4b9c4 works as a dominant base for spring themes and cosmetic branding, and it reads richer against deep plum than against plain white. The hex code is light and unsaturated, so black text stays clearly readable on top.
Questions about #f4b9c4
What is #f4b9c4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f4b9c4 is rgb(244, 185, 196), in HSL hsl(349, 73%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 24%, 20%, 4%.
What colors pair well with #f4b9c4?
#f4b9c4 pairs well with deep plum and forest green, which give its muted warmth more depth. Navy works too. Skip pure white pairings when you want the pink to stand out instead of washing out.
Is #f4b9c4 readable on white or black?
#f4b9c4 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.58:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.