#FC9E9E Hex Color
Online color picker to view shades, tints, color codes, and complementary colors
This soft pastel red feels light and approachable, avoiding the intensity of primary fire-engine hues. Because #fc9e9e offers excellent contrast with black text, it functions effectively as a cheerful, readable background for modern UI design. Pair it with deep charcoals rather than white to prevent it from washing out. Use this hex code when you need a gentle, energetic base for playful branding.
Questions about #fc9e9e
What is #fc9e9e in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fc9e9e is rgb(252, 158, 158), in HSL hsl(0, 94%, 80%) and in CMYK 0%, 37%, 37%, 1%.
What colors pair best with #fc9e9e?
#fc9e9e works beautifully with deep charcoal or dark gray text to maintain high contrast and readability. Avoid using white text directly on this color, as the lack of contrast will wash out your typography and decrease usability.
Is #fc9e9e suitable for UI background design?
Yes, #fc9e9e functions effectively as a soft, approachable background color for modern interfaces because it avoids the harsh intensity of primary red. It provides a warm, inviting atmosphere while remaining neutral enough to let content and dark text stand out.
Is #fc9e9e readable on white or black?
#fc9e9e has a 1.99:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.52:1 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.