#F9B3B2 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This pastel red is mellow and unsaturated, offering a softer take on standard alarm colors. Because it remains highly readable, the hex code #f9b3b2 serves well as a background for dark text, ensuring accessibility for body copy. It feels youthful and playful, making it an excellent base for spring branding or UI elements that require a gentler touch than full-strength red.
Questions about #f9b3b2
What is #f9b3b2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9b3b2 is rgb(249, 179, 178), in HSL hsl(1, 86%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 29%, 2%.
What color palettes work best with #f9b3b2?
Is #f9b3b2 readable on white or black?
#f9b3b2 has a 1.73:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.11:1 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.