#F9C498 Hex Color
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#f9c498 is a mellow, unsaturated peach that radiates warmth without overwhelming the senses. Because it remains light and airy, this pastel tone serves well as a background for branding targeting younger audiences. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate gray to ground the softness. The hex code for this gentle shade is #f9c498, and it remains readable even with standard black text.
Questions about #f9c498
What is #f9c498 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9c498 is rgb(249, 196, 152), in HSL hsl(27, 89%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 39%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9c498 in a design layout?
Is #f9c498 readable on white or black?
#f9c498 has a 1.56:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.37:1 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.