#F9CA93 Hex Color
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Not quite peach and not quite gold, this pastel orange leans mellow thanks to its low saturation. #f9ca93 is a warm, light tone that works well as a soft background for spring and youth designs. Pair it with deep teal for contrast, or navy for something richer. Its hex code keeps black text legible at about 13.9:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #f9ca93
What is #f9ca93 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9ca93 is rgb(249, 202, 147), in HSL hsl(32, 89%, 78%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 41%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9ca93?
Deep teal gives #f9ca93 the strongest contrast, while navy makes it feel richer than it does next to white. For softer palettes, try sage or a muted plum as supporting tones.
What mood does #f9ca93 convey?
Its low saturation and high lightness read as gentle, warm, and optimistic rather than bold. That makes it a good fit for youth marketing, baby products, and calm spring or autumn themes.
Is #f9ca93 readable on white or black?
#f9ca93 has a 1.51:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.89:1 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.