#F9B098 Hex Color
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Pastel red, softened to a peachy glow. The hex code #f9b098 is warm and mellow, with low saturation that keeps it gentle even at full coverage. It shines as a background for spring themes or baby products, and black text sits comfortably on it at 11.7:1 contrast. Pair it with deep teal to keep it from feeling washed out.
Questions about #f9b098
What is #f9b098 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9b098 is rgb(249, 176, 152), in HSL hsl(15, 89%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 39%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9b098?
Deep teal and navy bring out the warmth in #f9b098 better than white or cream, which can wash it out. Try it as a dominant base with one dark anchor color.
Is #f9b098 readable on white or black?
#f9b098 has a 1.79:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.69:1 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.