#F99D75 Hex Color
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Soft and light, #f99d75 is a pastel orange with a gentle salmon glow. Its high lightness keeps the mood mellow, so it works best as a large base or background in spring, food, and youth-focused designs. It flatters deep teal and navy, and black text passes contrast checks on it. The hex code #f99d75 also fits autumn and baby product palettes.
Questions about #f99d75
What is #f99d75 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f99d75 is rgb(249, 157, 117), in HSL hsl(18, 92%, 72%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 53%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f99d75?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all make #f99d75 glow without washing it out. Avoid pairing it with pale yellows or creams, which blur its soft edge.
Is #f99d75 readable on white or black?
#f99d75 has a 2.07:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.10:1 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.