#F9B1A9 Hex Color
Soft Coral With A Welcoming Glow
#f9b1a9 is a light, warm red with a soft coral cast and low saturation. Its gentle brightness suits spring campaigns, baby products, romance, and welcoming UI backgrounds. Use it as a supporting tone with charcoal or deep teal, since white can wash it out. The hex code #f9b1a9 also supports clear black body text.
Questions about #f9b1a9
What is #f9b1a9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9b1a9 is rgb(249, 177, 169), in HSL hsl(6, 87%, 82%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 32%, 2%.
Which colors pair well with #f9b1a9?
#f9b1a9 pairs well with charcoal for readable contrast and deep teal for a cooler counterpoint, creating balanced branding and interface palettes without overpowering its gentle warmth or making the coral feel harsh.
Is #f9b1a9 readable on white or black?
#f9b1a9 has a 1.76:1 contrast ratio on white and 11.88:1 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.