#F9A085 Hex Color
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This luminous, soft coral acts as a mellow, warm alternative to intense primary red. It functions effectively as a dominant UI background, keeping layouts feeling light and inviting. Because black text maintains a high 10.4:1 contrast ratio against it, readability is guaranteed even with small font sizes. The hex code for this spring-inspired shade is #f9a085. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray accents.
Questions about #f9a085
What is #f9a085 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9a085 is rgb(249, 160, 133), in HSL hsl(14, 91%, 75%) and in CMYK 0%, 36%, 47%, 2%.
What colors pair well with the soft coral #f9a085?
The warm, spring-inspired energy of #f9a085 is best balanced by grounding neutral tones. It pairs exceptionally well with charcoal gray, which anchors the vibrancy of the coral while maintaining a clean, modern aesthetic for professional web layouts.
Is #f9a085 readable on white or black?
#f9a085 has a 2.02:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.39:1 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.