#F9AAB4 Hex Color
A gentle blush with warm energy
A soft, warm red with a light, slightly muted finish, #f9aab4 brings youthful energy without the sharpness of vivid red. Its pink undertones suit spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background with dark text, which offers strong readability at about 11.4:1 contrast. The hex code is #f9aab4.
Questions about #f9aab4
What is #f9aab4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9aab4 is rgb(249, 170, 180), in HSL hsl(352, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 32%, 28%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9aab4?
#f9aab4 pairs well with charcoal, burgundy, sage, and warm neutrals; these companions balance its light pink-red warmth, while deeper accents add definition and pale neutrals preserve its airy, gentle appearance.
Does #f9aab4 read as warm or cool?
#f9aab4 reads as a warm, light pink-red because its red component is slightly stronger than its blue component, giving the shade a friendly, youthful feel rather than a crisp, cool pastel impression.
Is #f9aab4 readable on white or black?
#f9aab4 has a 1.83:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.43:1 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.