Her Majesty color: hex code #F9A4A4
Her Majesty has the hex code #F9A4A4. It is a light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 64.3% green and 64.3% blue (249, 164, 164).
Its hue angle is 0°, with 88% saturation and 81% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 34% magenta, 34% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 10.87:1).
Her Majesty (#F9A4A4) color codes
| HEX | #F9A4A4 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 164, 164) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 64.3%, 64.3%) | |
| HSL | hsl(0, 88%, 81%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(0, 34%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 34%, 34%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(75.68, 31.44, 13.03) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(75.68, 34.03, 22.51) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(59.045, 49.375, 41.535) | |
| Decimal | 16360612 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Her Majesty, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #F9A4A4 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9A4A4 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.93:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 10.87:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #F9A4A4 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b4b1a4Protanopia
no red cones#c9c1a3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff9ba5Tritanopia
no blue cones#bababaAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9a4a4; }
.text { color: #f9a4a4; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9a4a4; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 164 164 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9a4a4, #f9cfa4); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Light Pink.
See #F9A4A4 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9A4A4?
- #F9A4A4 is a light, vivid red known as Her Majesty. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Her Majesty?
- The RGB value is 249, 164, 164: 249 red, 164 green and 164 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Her Majesty?
- The complementary color is #A4F9F9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9A4A4?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 10.87:1 and white text 1.93:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.