#F9D499 Hex Color

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This muted, pastel orange provides a warm and approachable aesthetic. Because it is light and unsaturated, #f9d499 works well as a background for user interfaces. It offers high contrast with black text, ensuring excellent readability. Avoid using this hex code next to pure white, as the low chroma can make it appear washed out. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy for a grounded result.

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What is #f9d499 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #f9d499 is rgb(249, 212, 153), in HSL hsl(37, 89%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 39%, 2%.

What colors pair well with #f9d499 for UI design?

Use #f9d499 with deep charcoal or navy to ground the design and ensure text remains highly readable. Avoid pairing it directly with pure white, as the low chroma of this pastel orange often appears washed out or invisible against light backgrounds.

Is #f9d499 readable on white or black?

#f9d499 has a 1.40:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.90:1 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.

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