#F9A38B Hex Color
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This unsaturated salmon shade balances warmth with a mellow, pastel lightness. As a hex code, #f9a38b provides a friendly, approachable mood that works well for branding or UI accents. It pairs effectively with deep charcoal or forest green to ground its airy quality. Because it offers strong contrast against black text, this color is a reliable choice for readable, engaging digital interfaces.
Questions about #f9a38b
What is #f9a38b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9a38b is rgb(249, 163, 139), in HSL hsl(13, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 35%, 44%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #f9a38b for a balanced design?
This salmon hue functions beautifully alongside deep charcoal or rich forest green, which effectively ground the color's airy, pastel quality. Using these darker, neutral tones creates necessary contrast, ensuring your UI elements remain legible and visually professional.
Is #f9a38b readable on white or black?
#f9a38b has a 1.97:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.63:1 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.