#F9EBB3 Hex Color
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A pale, warm beige-yellow, the hex code #f9ebb3 has low saturation and high lightness, giving designs a soft, youthful feel. Use it as a dominant background for spring layouts, baby products, spa branding, or calm interiors, though white can wash it out. Black text reads clearly on this color, which pairs well with muted olive and chocolate brown.
Questions about #f9ebb3
What is #f9ebb3 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #f9ebb3 is rgb(249, 235, 179), in HSL hsl(48, 85%, 84%) and in CMYK 0%, 6%, 28%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #f9ebb3?
#f9ebb3 pairs well with muted olive, chocolate brown, terracotta, and warm charcoal, which ground its pale yellow warmth while helping define text, borders, and focal elements in a balanced palette.
Is #f9ebb3 warm or cool?
#f9ebb3 reads as a warm beige-yellow because its yellow base is softened with a creamy, low-saturation appearance; it gives backgrounds, packaging, and interiors a gentle, youthful mood rather than a sharp, high-energy yellow.
Is #f9ebb3 readable on white or black?
#f9ebb3 has a 1.19:1 contrast ratio on white and 17.56:1 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.