#FEC9F0 Hex Color
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Pastel magenta with a soft, powdery finish. #fec9f0 works best as a dominant background or base layer, where its high lightness keeps layouts airy and sweet. It flatters deep plum and forest green more than the usual gray. Black text measures about 14.8:1 contrast against it, so body copy stays readable.
Questions about #fec9f0
What is #fec9f0 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fec9f0 is rgb(254, 201, 240), in HSL hsl(316, 96%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 21%, 6%, 0%.
What text color works best on #fec9f0?
Black text reads best on #fec9f0, reaching about 14.8:1 contrast, well above the 4.5:1 needed for WCAG AA body text. White text fails against this pale shade and should be avoided.
What colors pair well with #fec9f0?
Deep plum and forest green give #fec9f0 more edge than safe neutrals do. For warmer palettes, try terracotta or a muted gold as small accents.
Is #fec9f0 readable on white or black?
#fec9f0 has a 1.41:1 contrast ratio on white and 14.82:1 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.