Color #F9ECEE Color / Colour Code #F9ECEE
This page shows the hex color code for color #f9ecee (#F9ECEE). The colour is a red tone with 52% saturation and 95% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F9ECEE against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F9ECEE paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 321, 351, and 21 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 351, 111, and 231 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F9ECEE
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 351 and saturation at 52%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 351 to 36 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 351 with its complement at 171 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 #F9ECEE
Lightness variations at hue 351 and 52% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F9ECEE
Design Use Cases for #F9ECEE
Balanced UI Color
At 52% saturation, #F9ECEE strikes a balance between vibrancy and restraint. This makes it versatile for primary UI elements like navigation bars, card headers, and form accents. It draws attention without overwhelming adjacent content.
Near-White Background
At 95% lightness, #F9ECEE 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
#F9ECEE falls in the red spectrum (hue 351). 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 #F9ECEE (hue 351) to its complement at hue 171. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 21. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9ecee, #ecf9f7);
CSS Code for #F9ECEE
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Colors visually similar to #F9ECEE based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
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About Color #F9ECEE (#F9ECEE)
#F9ECEE is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 249 red, 236 green, and 238 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 351 degrees with 52% saturation and 95% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F9ECEE is 240/255 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, 5% magenta, 4% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F9ECEE against white is 1.15:1 and against black is 18.26:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.26:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #ECF9F7 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F9ECEE. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F9ECF4 and #F9F0EC, 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 #F9ECEE
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F9ECEE?
- #F9ECEE is Color #F9ECEE, a red color (colour) with RGB(249, 236, 238), HSL(351, 52%, 95%), and CMYK(0%, 5%, 4%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 240/255.
- Is #F9ECEE accessible for text?
- Against white, #F9ECEE has a contrast ratio of 1.15:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.26:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F9ECEE?
- The complementary colour is #ECF9F7 (hue 171). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F9ECF4 and #F9F0EC. The triadic palette adds #EEF9EC and #ECEEF9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F9ECEE in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f9ecee; or rgb(249, 236, 238); or hsl(351, 52%, 95%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 351 52% 95%; 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.