#F9918B Hex Color
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This pastel red sits between soft salmon and warm coral. With its high lightness, #f9918b offers a friendly, approachable energy rather than an aggressive one. It shines as an accent color in modern UI designs, providing excellent readability when paired with deep black text. Because of its peachy undertones, this hex code works best when balanced against cool teals or slate greys.
Questions about #f9918b
What is #f9918b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9918b is rgb(249, 145, 139), in HSL hsl(3, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 42%, 44%, 2%.
What colors complement #f9918b?
Is #f9918b suitable for text on light backgrounds?
No, #f9918b is too light and saturated to be used for body text on white or light gray surfaces. It is much more effective as a vibrant button, icon, or accent color against dark, neutral backgrounds for better readability.
Is #f9918b readable on white or black?
#f9918b has a 2.22:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.45:1 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.