#F9D4B6 Hex Color
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A highly unsaturated, light orange, this color provides a gentle base for clean UI designs. It offers excellent contrast for black text, ensuring strong readability. While #f9d4b6 works well as a background, it can look washed out next to bright whites. Pair it with deep teals or charcoal grays to create a balanced, modern palette. The hex code for this hue is #f9d4b6.
Questions about #f9d4b6
What is #f9d4b6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9d4b6 is rgb(249, 212, 182), in HSL hsl(27, 85%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 15%, 27%, 2%. Browse more shades of orange with names and hex codes.
What color palettes work best with #f9d4b6?
Is #f9d4b6 a suitable choice for web interface backgrounds?
Yes, #f9d4b6 functions as a subtle background color that feels softer than stark white while maintaining good legibility for dark text. Its unsaturated nature prevents it from vibrating against other UI elements, making it ideal for minimalist or wellness-focused branding projects.
Is #f9d4b6 readable on white or black?
#f9d4b6 has a 1.38:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.12:1 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.