#FF9B85 Hex Color
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#ff9b85 is a light, warm red with a peachy undertone and moderate saturation. Its pastel brightness suggests youth and softness, while the warm red adds energy to spring branding, food packaging, romance, or sports accents. Use it as a supporting tone beside navy or deep teal. Black text remains highly readable, with about 10.3:1 contrast.
Questions about #ff9b85
What is #ff9b85 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff9b85 is rgb(255, 155, 133), in HSL hsl(11, 100%, 76%) and in CMYK 0%, 39%, 48%, 0%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
Which colors pair well with #ff9b85?
#ff9b85 pairs well with navy or deep teal, which ground its warm peachy energy, while white keeps the palette airy and soft; darker neutrals provide stronger text and layout contrast when it fills a large area.
Is #ff9b85 a warm or cool color?
#ff9b85 reads as warm because its light red base carries a noticeable peachy-orange undertone, giving it a sunny, approachable feel rather than the crisp or icy effect associated with blue-based pinks.
Is #ff9b85 readable on white or black?
#ff9b85 has a 2.04:1 contrast ratio on white and 10.27:1 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.