#F9DEE1 Hex Color
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A very pale, luminous red with subtle grey undertones, #f9dee1 provides a gentle alternative to stark white backgrounds. It carries a whisper of passion without the intensity of a saturated hue. Pair this hex code with dark charcoal for high-contrast accessibility or dusty sage for a modern, muted palette. It serves best as a soft base for UI design where readability is paramount.
Questions about #f9dee1
What is #f9dee1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9dee1 is rgb(249, 222, 225), in HSL hsl(353, 69%, 92%) and in CMYK 0%, 11%, 10%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #f9dee1?
Use #f9dee1 with charcoal for high-contrast, accessible text or pair it with dusty sage to create a soft, modern palette. This versatile, pale red also functions well alongside muted blues or soft terracottas for a balanced look.
Is #f9dee1 readable on white or black?
#f9dee1 has a 1.26:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.56:1 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.