#F9A689 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
Soft salmon with a peachy glow. #f9a689 is a light, mellow red-orange that works best as a background, since black text reads clearly on top at about 10.8:1 contrast. It flatters deep teal and navy without turning muddy. The hex code #f9a689 suits spring themes, baby products, and food packaging.
Questions about #f9a689
What is #f9a689 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9a689 is rgb(249, 166, 137), in HSL hsl(16, 90%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 33%, 45%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9a689?
Deep teal and navy bring out its warmth, while charcoal keeps it grounded for UI work. Avoid pale yellows and creams nearby, which wash it out.
Is #f9a689 readable on white or black?
#f9a689 has a 1.93:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.84:1 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.