#F9E0E2 Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
A pale, luminous red with distinct grey undertones, #f9e0e2 feels less aggressive than a true scarlet. Its high lightness makes it a gentle background option for romance-focused branding or food packaging. Because black text offers excellent contrast against this shade, use it for readable UI elements. The hex code is #f9e0e2. Pair it with charcoal or deep espresso to keep the palette grounded and sophisticated.
Questions about #f9e0e2
What is #f9e0e2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9e0e2 is rgb(249, 224, 226), in HSL hsl(355, 68%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 10%, 9%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #f9e0e2?
Is #f9e0e2 suitable for user interface design?
Yes, #f9e0e2 functions well as a background for UI elements because it remains light enough to ensure black text maintains excellent readability. It avoids the harshness of bright reds while keeping a clean, modern aesthetic for user-facing applications.
Is #f9e0e2 readable on white or black?
#f9e0e2 has a 1.25:1 contrast ratio on white and 16.78:1 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.