#F9C0DC Hex Color
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Reach for #f9c0dc when a design needs a soft, powdery pink for packaging, spring themes, or sweet-shop branding. Its low saturation and high lightness keep the mood mellow and gentle. Black text passes contrast easily on this hex code, so it holds up as a light UI background. Pair it with deep plum or forest green so it never reads washed out.
Questions about #f9c0dc
What is #f9c0dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9c0dc is rgb(249, 192, 220), in HSL hsl(331, 83%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 23%, 12%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9c0dc?
Deep plum and forest green give this pastel pink contrast without stealing its softness. Charcoal also works well when you need a neutral that feels less harsh than black.
Is #f9c0dc readable on white or black?
#f9c0dc has a 1.54:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.60:1 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.