#F9E5E3 Hex Color
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#f9e5e3 functions as a pale, desaturated neutral with dusty red undertones. Unlike bolder reds, this subtle shade works best as a primary UI background or a soft canvas for larger layouts. Black text provides outstanding contrast against this hex code, making it an accessible choice for body copy. Use it when you need to introduce warmth without the aggression typically associated with pure red.
Questions about #f9e5e3
What is #f9e5e3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9e5e3 is rgb(249, 229, 227), in HSL hsl(5, 65%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 8%, 9%, 2%.
What colors pair best with #f9e5e3?
Is #f9e5e3 readable on white or black?
#f9e5e3 has a 1.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.34:1 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.