Color #F9D7DF Color / Colour Code #F9D7DF
This page shows the hex color code for color #f9d7df (#F9D7DF). The colour is a red tone with 74% saturation and 91% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F9D7DF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F9D7DF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 316, 346, and 16 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 346, 106, and 226 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F9D7DF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 346 and saturation at 74%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 346 to 31 degrees create a warm, unified palette. This analogous scheme works for marketing materials, seasonal campaigns, and any design that needs visual warmth without clashing colors.
Combines the base color at hue 346 with its complement at 166 and two adjacent cool tones. This split-complementary approach provides strong visual contrast while remaining more balanced than a pure complementary scheme.
Five evenly spaced hues at 40% saturation and 80% lightness. Pastels are gentle on the eyes and work well for dashboards, onboarding screens, category tags, and any interface where multiple distinct colors are needed without visual aggression.
Shades & Tints of #F9D7DF
Lightness variations at hue 346 and 74% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F9D7DF
Design Use Cases for #F9D7DF
Vibrant Brand Color
#F9D7DF has a strong 74% saturation that makes it ideal for brand identity elements. Use it for logos, primary call-to-action buttons, hero section accents, and marketing materials where visual impact matters. This saturation level is eye-catching without being harsh.
Near-White Background
At 91% lightness, #F9D7DF is very close to white but carries a subtle red tint. This is perfect for alternating row backgrounds in tables, subtle section differentiation, and adding warmth or coolness to an otherwise stark white design.
Urgency & Energy Signaling
#F9D7DF falls in the red spectrum (hue 346). Red triggers urgency and excitement, making it effective for sale badges, countdown timers, error messages, and "limited time" labels. In data visualization, use it to flag negative values or critical thresholds.
Gradient Pairing
Create a gradient from #F9D7DF (hue 346) to its complement at hue 166. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 16. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9d7df, #d7f9f1);
CSS Code for #F9D7DF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F9D7DF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
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About Color #F9D7DF (#F9D7DF)
#F9D7DF is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 249 red, 215 green, and 223 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 346 degrees with 74% saturation and 91% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F9D7DF is 226/255 using the ITU-R BT.601 luma formula (0.299R + 0.587G + 0.114B). This means it appears bright to the human eye and is best paired with dark text for readability. For print production, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 14% magenta, 10% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F9D7DF against white is 1.33:1 and against black is 15.81:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 15.81:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #D7F9F1 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F9D7DF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F9D7F0 and #F9E0D7, which sit 30 degrees on either side of the hue wheel. To build a complete design system, start with the monochromatic scale above for consistent shade variations, then add one complementary or triadic accent for interactive elements.
How to Explore Color #F9D7DF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F9D7DF?
- #F9D7DF is Color #F9D7DF, a red color (colour) with RGB(249, 215, 223), HSL(346, 74%, 91%), and CMYK(0%, 14%, 10%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 226/255.
- Is #F9D7DF accessible for text?
- Against white, #F9D7DF has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 15.81:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F9D7DF?
- The complementary colour is #D7F9F1 (hue 166). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F9D7F0 and #F9E0D7. The triadic palette adds #DFF9D7 and #D7DFF9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F9D7DF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f9d7df; or rgb(249, 215, 223); or hsl(346, 74%, 91%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 346 74% 91%; then use it as hsl(var(--color-primary)).
- Is this color / colour explorer free?
- Yes, completely free with no signup required. All colour calculations run in your browser. You can explore any valid hex color code, not just the pre-generated palette.