#F9C06B Hex Color
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#f9c06b is a soft pastel orange with a honeyed glow. Its high lightness keeps it mellow, so it works best as a background or supporting tone rather than a loud accent. Black text sits comfortably on it at about 12.8:1 contrast, well past WCAG AA. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for a fresh, warm palette.
Questions about #f9c06b
What is #f9c06b in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9c06b is rgb(249, 192, 107), in HSL hsl(36, 92%, 70%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 57%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9c06b?
Deep teal, navy, and charcoal all give #f9c06b a crisp contrast without stealing its warmth. Softer choices like sage or terracotta build mellow, earthy combinations.
Is #f9c06b readable on white or black?
#f9c06b has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.78:1 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.