#F9C9C0 Hex Color
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A pale, barely-there red with peach undertones, #f9c9c0 reads soft instead of bold. The hex code works best as a background or supporting tone, where its warmth flatters navy and deep charcoal. Black text on #f9c9c0 hits about 14:1 contrast, so small copy stays readable. Next to plain white it can wash out, so keep darker colors nearby.
Questions about #f9c9c0
What is #f9c9c0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9c9c0 is rgb(249, 201, 192), in HSL hsl(9, 83%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 23%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9c9c0?
Deep colors like navy and forest green give #f9c9c0 contrast without clashing. Warm browns and terracotta also work for softer, earthy palettes. Avoid pairing it with bright pinks, which compete with its muted tone.
Is #f9c9c0 readable on white or black?
#f9c9c0 has a 1.48:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.14:1 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.