#FFF9C9 Hex Color
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#fff9c9 is a luminous, pale yellow with a warm, buttery undertone. Because it is highly desaturated, it functions well as a comfortable, soft alternative to pure white for UI backgrounds. While it pairs beautifully with slate blues or muted earth tones, be careful using it alongside bright whites, as it can appear dirty or uneven. The hex code for this tint is #fff9c9.
Questions about #fff9c9
What is #fff9c9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fff9c9 is rgb(255, 249, 201), in HSL hsl(53, 100%, 89%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 21%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fff9c9?
Because #fff9c9 is very light and buttery, it pairs beautifully with deep, muted tones to create sophisticated contrast. Try combining it with slate blues or dusty earth tones to ground the brightness while maintaining a calm, elegant atmosphere.
Is #fff9c9 readable on white or black?
#fff9c9 has a 1.06:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.64:1 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.