#F9416F Hex Color
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This high-saturation pinkish-red commands immediate attention. Because it is so loud and aggressive, the hex code #f9416f works best as a 10% accent color for calls to action or UI alerts. Black text maintains a high 6.0:1 contrast ratio against it, ensuring readability. Avoid using this as a background, as it easily overwhelms softer, more grounded palettes, including deeper brown tones.
Questions about #f9416f
What is #f9416f in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9416f is rgb(249, 65, 111), in HSL hsl(345, 94%, 62%) and in CMYK 0%, 74%, 55%, 2%.
How should I use #f9416f in my interface design?
#f9416f is best reserved for small UI elements like buttons or notification badges. Because this color is extremely vibrant and loud, using it for backgrounds or large shapes will quickly overwhelm your layout and distract users from important content.
Is #f9416f readable on white or black?
#f9416f has a 3.49:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.01:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.