#F9CEC0 Hex Color
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A pastel red with peach undertones, #f9cec0 is very unsaturated, warm, and mellow. Its soft look suits spring layouts, baby products, romance, and gentle food branding. Use this hex code as a dominant background with black text for about 14.6:1 contrast, keeping stronger red accents approachable.
Questions about #f9cec0
What is #f9cec0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9cec0 is rgb(249, 206, 192), in HSL hsl(15, 83%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 17%, 23%, 2%.
Why does #f9cec0 read as warm?
#f9cec0 reads as warm because its pale red base carries a peach undertone, while its high lightness and very low saturation keep the effect mellow rather than fiery in most layouts.
Which colors pair well with #f9cec0?
Is #f9cec0 readable on white or black?
#f9cec0 has a 1.43:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.61:1 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.