#F9CCBD Hex Color
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#f9ccbd is a muted, pastel red that radiates warmth without intensity. Its unsaturated quality makes it ideal for soft UI backgrounds or branding that requires a gentle, youthful touch. Black text reads clearly on this hex code with a 14.4:1 contrast ratio, providing excellent readability for body copy. Avoid using it for large headlines, where the color can appear too washed out.
Questions about #f9ccbd
What is #f9ccbd in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9ccbd is rgb(249, 204, 189), in HSL hsl(15, 83%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 18%, 24%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #f9ccbd?
Because #f9ccbd is an unsaturated pastel, it pairs effectively with deeper, earthier tones like terracotta or sage green to create a sophisticated, grounded palette. Avoid pairing it with high-intensity neon colors, which can overwhelm its delicate, muted character.
Is #f9ccbd readable on white or black?
#f9ccbd has a 1.45:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.39:1 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.