#FFF9DC Hex Color
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#fff9dc is a soft ivory with a faint yellow undertone. Its very low saturation keeps it calm and clean, which suits wedding stationery, health branding, and winter layouts. Pair it with deep teal or charcoal for contrast, since pure white can wash it out. Black text on #fff9dc reads clearly at about 19.8:1, well past WCAG AA.
Questions about #fff9dc
What is #fff9dc in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #fff9dc is rgb(255, 249, 220), in HSL hsl(50, 100%, 93%) and in CMYK 0%, 2%, 14%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #fff9dc?
Deep teal and charcoal give #fff9dc a crisp, modern edge, while sage keeps it soft and natural. Avoid setting it directly against pure white, where its yellow undertone disappears.
Is #fff9dc readable on white or black?
#fff9dc has a 1.05:1 contrast ratio on white and 19.83:1 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.