#F9C5C0 Hex Color
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Soft and warm, this very light red carries muted coral undertones rather than strong saturation. The hex code #f9c5c0 suits spring layouts, baby products, romance branding, and gentle food packaging. Use it as a dominant background with black text, which reaches about 13.8:1 contrast, while deeper reds or burgundy add definition to buttons and small accents.
Questions about #f9c5c0
What is #f9c5c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9c5c0 is rgb(249, 197, 192), in HSL hsl(5, 83%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 23%, 2%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #f9c5c0?
#f9c5c0 pairs well with burgundy, charcoal, and muted terracotta. Burgundy or charcoal adds readable definition, while terracotta keeps the palette warm and grounded; use #f9c5c0 as a background and reserve darker shades for text or controls.
Where does #f9c5c0 work best in a design?
#f9c5c0 works best as a soft background or supporting accent in spring layouts, baby products, romance branding, and gentle food packaging, where its light value creates an airy, welcoming feel without overpowering nearby content.
Is #f9c5c0 readable on white or black?
#f9c5c0 has a 1.52:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.77:1 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.