#F9A9B3 Hex Color
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#f9a9b3 is a light, warm pink-red with moderate saturation and a soft pastel finish. Its gentle glow suits spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone with navy or charcoal, since white can wash it out. Black text has about 11.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #f9a9b3.
Questions about #f9a9b3
What is #f9a9b3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9a9b3 is rgb(249, 169, 179), in HSL hsl(353, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 28%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9a9b3?
The strongest pairings for #f9a9b3 are navy and charcoal, which add grounded contrast, while mauve creates a softer, coordinated look for branding, interfaces, packaging, and accents that need warmth without visual heaviness. White can wash it out, so test the exact combination before using it for text or small details.
Is #f9a9b3 readable on white or black?
#f9a9b3 has a 1.84:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.35:1 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.