Sparkling Cosmo color: hex code #F9736E
Sparkling Cosmo has the hex code #F9736E. It is a light, vivid red.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 45.1% green and 43.1% blue (249, 115, 110).
Its hue angle is 2°, with 92% saturation and 70% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 54% magenta, 56% yellow and 2% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.71:1).
Sparkling Cosmo (#F9736E) color codes
| HEX | #F9736E | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 115, 110) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 45.1%, 43.1%) | |
| HSL | hsl(2, 92%, 70%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(2, 56%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 54%, 56%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(64.59, 50.85, 27.79) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(64.59, 57.95, 28.66) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(48.016, 33.533, 18.693) | |
| Decimal | 16348014 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Sparkling Cosmo, 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 #F9736E | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.71:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9736E as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.71:1 | 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 #F9736E looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#938b6dProtanopia
no red cones#b5a76bDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff5d73Tritanopia
no blue cones#9d9d9dAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9736e; }
.text { color: #f9736e; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9736e; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 115 110 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9736e, #f9b96e); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Salmon.
See #F9736E on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F9736E?
- #F9736E is a light, vivid red known as Sparkling Cosmo. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Sparkling Cosmo?
- The RGB value is 249, 115, 110: 249 red, 115 green and 110 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Sparkling Cosmo?
- The complementary color is #6EF4F9, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9736E?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.71:1 and white text 2.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.