#F9D8B8 Hex Color
A warm sun-bleached pale orange
#f9d8b8 is a pale, muted orange with a warm, sun-bleached character. It functions best as a subtle background, providing a mellow alternative to stark white without overwhelming the interface. Pair this shade with deep charcoal or navy to prevent the design from feeling washed out. Because it offers high contrast with black text, it remains a practical, readable choice. The hex code for this color is #f9d8b8.
Questions about #f9d8b8
What is #f9d8b8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9d8b8 is rgb(249, 216, 184), in HSL hsl(30, 84%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 13%, 26%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #f9d8b8 for a balanced palette?
Is #f9d8b8 readable on white or black?
#f9d8b8 has a 1.35:1 contrast ratio on white and 15.54:1 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.