#FB9479 Hex Color
Warm coral with a lively glow
The hex code #fb9479 creates a light coral red with warm orange undertones and a fresh, glowing finish. Its high lightness feels friendly, while strong saturation brings energy to food, sports, romance, and entertainment designs. Use this shade as a supporting tone or accent beside deep navy, with black text for clear, accessible contrast.
Questions about #fb9479
What is #fb9479 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fb9479 is rgb(251, 148, 121), in HSL hsl(12, 94%, 73%) and in CMYK 0%, 41%, 52%, 2%.
What colors pair well with #fb9479?
Navy and dark neutrals create strong, grounded pairings with #fb9479, while muted sage or warm beige can soften its coral warmth without competing with its orange undertone in branding and interface accents.
Is #fb9479 readable on white or black?
#fb9479 has a 2.18:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.61:1 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.