#F9A4E4 Hex Color
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Think of bubblegum softened with a drop of violet. This pastel magenta, hex code #f9a4e4, feels light and sweet, which suits cosmetics, spring themes, and nightlife graphics. It works best as a supporting tone or accent, since it can wash out beside white. Pair it with deep plum or navy for contrast, and use black text behind small copy.
Questions about #f9a4e4
What is #f9a4e4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9a4e4 is rgb(249, 164, 228), in HSL hsl(315, 88%, 81%) and in CMYK 0%, 34%, 8%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9a4e4?
Deep plum and navy make #f9a4e4 look richer, since those dark shades balance its lightness. For a softer palette, muted sage or teal works well as supporting tones.
Is #f9a4e4 readable on white or black?
#f9a4e4 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.45:1 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.