#F9B6DC Hex Color

A soft milky pink with magenta undertones

Hex color #f9b6dc graphic
This light, unsaturated magenta leans toward a soft, milky pink. It possesses a gentle, youthful character that works best as a supporting accent in fashion palettes or cosmetic branding. Because black text offers high readability against #f9b6dc, it is a practical choice for UI backgrounds. Pair this hex code with a sharp, deep charcoal to anchor its sweetness and prevent the overall design from feeling too washed out.

Questions about #f9b6dc

What is #f9b6dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9b6dc is rgb(249, 182, 220), in HSL hsl(326, 85%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 12%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9b6dc in a palette?
To ground the sweetness of #f9b6dc, pair it with muted, darker neutrals like slate or a deep olive for balance. These tones prevent the pastel from feeling too washed out while maintaining a sophisticated aesthetic.
Is #f9b6dc readable on white or black?
#f9b6dc has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.75:1 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.