#F9B6BC Hex Color
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This dusty, unsaturated red feels mellow and gentle rather than aggressive. Because of its light, pastel character, #f9b6bc works best as a supporting background color. Pair it with dark charcoal for sharp contrast, as it often appears washed out next to pure white. The hex code is #f9b6bc, and it provides enough contrast for black text to remain easily readable.
Questions about #f9b6bc
What is #f9b6bc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9b6bc is rgb(249, 182, 188), in HSL hsl(355, 85%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 24%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9b6bc?
#f9b6bc works best when paired with high-contrast, dark neutral colors like charcoal or deep espresso. Because it is a light, unsaturated pastel, these darker tones anchor the design and prevent the color from appearing too washed out on white backgrounds.
Is #f9b6bc readable on white or black?
#f9b6bc has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.44:1 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.