#F9C2E5 color
The hex color #F9C2E5 is a very light, vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 97.6% red, 76.1% green and 89.8% blue (249, 194, 229).
Its hue angle is 322°, with 82% saturation and 87% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 22% magenta, 8% yellow and 2% black.
The closest named color is Pretty in Pink (#FABFE4), a difference of 0.9 ΔE, which is barely visible.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 13.88:1).
#F9C2E5 color codes
| HEX | #F9C2E5 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(249, 194, 229) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(97.6%, 76.1%, 89.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(322, 82%, 87%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(322, 22%, 98%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 22%, 8%, 2%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(84.16, 25.1, -9.8) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(84.16, 26.95, 338.68) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(72.501, 64.383, 82.722) | |
| Decimal | 16368357 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with #F9C2E5, 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 #F9C2E5 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 13.88:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #F9C2E5 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.51:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 13.88:1 | 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 #F9C2E5 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#c4cde6Protanopia
no red cones#d0d5e3Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffc3ceTritanopia
no blue cones#d2d2d2Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f9c2e5; }
.text { color: #f9c2e5; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f9c2e5; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(249 194 229 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f9c2e5, #f9c2ca); }
Similar colors
#fabfe4Pretty in Pink#fdc5e3Sugarwinkle#ffcbeePuff of Pink#eebbddRosecco#f5b9d8Manga Pink#ffbadfBubblegum Heart#efb6d8Soft Cashmere#fcccf5Kissed by Mist
Closest common color name: Cotton Candy.
Questions
- What color is #F9C2E5?
- #F9C2E5 is a very light, vivid rose, closest to the named color Pretty in Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of #F9C2E5?
- The RGB value is 249, 194, 229: 249 red, 194 green and 229 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of #F9C2E5?
- The complementary color is #C2F9D6, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F9C2E5?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 13.88:1 and white text 1.51:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.