#F9978D Hex Color
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A warm, pastel coral with strong reddish undertones, #f9978d brings a fresh and youthful energy to any palette. Because it sits on the lighter side of the spectrum, it functions well as a supporting background color rather than a dominant base. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray text to leverage its excellent readability, as black text offers sharp contrast against this mellow hue.
Questions about #f9978d
What is #f9978d in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9978d is rgb(249, 151, 141), in HSL hsl(6, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 43%, 2%.
Is #f9978d suitable for primary branding elements?
#f9978d functions best as a supporting background or accent color rather than a dominant base. Its pastel nature makes it excellent for creating a friendly, youthful mood, but it lacks the weight required to carry a brand entirely on its own.
Is #f9978d readable on white or black?
#f9978d has a 2.13:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.83:1 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.