#FE9D96 Hex Color
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A light, warm coral-red with a soft pastel finish, #fe9d96 feels youthful and energetic without becoming harsh. Its rosy orange undertones suit spring branding, baby products, food packaging, and romance-focused designs. Use it as a supporting color beside navy or deep teal, since large areas can feel intense. Black text reads clearly on this color. The hex code is #fe9d96.
Questions about #fe9d96
What is #fe9d96 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fe9d96 is rgb(254, 157, 150), in HSL hsl(4, 98%, 79%) and in CMYK 0%, 38%, 41%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fe9d96?
The #fe9d96 hex color pairs well with navy, deep teal, charcoal, and warm cream, which balance its rosy warmth without competing with its soft coral character. Use darker partners for text, borders, or larger areas where stronger contrast is needed.
Is #fe9d96 warm or cool?
#fe9d96 reads as a warm color because its coral-red base carries rosy orange undertones. The pastel lightness softens that warmth, giving it a friendly, youthful feel rather than the sharper intensity often associated with saturated red or orange.
Does #fe9d96 work with black text?
Black text generally reads clearly on #fe9d96 because this light coral has enough brightness contrast, though accessibility should be checked at the final font size and weight. White text is likely less legible, especially for small body copy.
Is #fe9d96 readable on white or black?
#fe9d96 has a 2.00:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.47:1 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.