#F9E8F2 Hex Color

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Pale, luminous magenta that reads almost grey. #f9e8f2 carries a tender, romantic mood, which suits confectionery, beauty, and children’s packaging. Treat it as a supporting tone or soft background rather than the star, since it washes out beside pure white. The hex code pairs well with deep plum or charcoal, and black text on it reaches about 17.9:1 contrast, clearing WCAG AA.

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What is #f9e8f2 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?

In RGB, #f9e8f2 is rgb(249, 232, 242), in HSL hsl(325, 59%, 94%) and in CMYK 0%, 7%, 3%, 2%.

What colors pair well with #f9e8f2?

Deep plum, charcoal, and dark teal all give #f9e8f2 enough contrast to feel intentional. Use it as a background or accent next to these darker shades, since it disappears beside pure white.

Is #f9e8f2 readable on white or black?

#f9e8f2 has a 1.17:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.85:1 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.

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