Color #F9F0EF Color / Colour Code #F9F0EF
This page shows the hex color code for color #f9f0ef (#F9F0EF). The colour is a red tone with 45% saturation and 96% lightness. Explore its conversions, colour palettes, gradients, accessibility data, and CSS code below.
Color Conversions
Accessibility Contrast
WCAG contrast ratios for #F9F0EF against common backgrounds.
Complementary Colors
#F9F0EF paired with its color wheel opposite for maximum contrast.
Analogous Colors
Hues at 336, 6, and 36 degrees for harmonious combinations.
Triadic Palette
Three colors at 6, 126, and 246 degrees.
Color Palettes Using #F9F0EF
Five shades at lightness levels 15% through 85% while keeping hue at 6 and saturation at 45%. Use the darkest shade for text and the lightest for backgrounds to build a cohesive single-hue design system.
Adjacent hues from 6 to 51 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 6 with its complement at 186 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 #F9F0EF
Lightness variations at hue 6 and 45% saturation.
CSS Gradients with #F9F0EF
Design Use Cases for #F9F0EF
Balanced UI Color
At 45% saturation, #F9F0EF 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 96% lightness, #F9F0EF 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
#F9F0EF falls in the red spectrum (hue 6). 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 #F9F0EF (hue 6) to its complement at hue 186. For a subtler effect, try pairing with an analogous color at hue 36. Use CSS: background: linear-gradient(135deg, #f9f0ef, #f0f8f9);
CSS Code for #F9F0EF
Similar Colors
Colors visually similar to #F9F0EF based on RGB, lightness, and hue variations.
Use This Color in Design Tools
Apply #F9F0EF across image editing and color design tools.
About Color #F9F0EF (#F9F0EF)
#F9F0EF is a red color (colour) with RGB channel values of 249 red, 240 green, and 239 blue. The red channel is dominant with a relatively balanced channel distribution. In HSL terms, the hue sits at 6 degrees with 45% saturation and 96% lightness, placing it in the warm range of the colour spectrum.
The perceived brightness of #F9F0EF is 243/255 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, 4% magenta, 4% yellow, and 2% key (black).
The WCAG contrast ratio of #F9F0EF against white is 1.12:1 and against black is 18.74:1. This does not meet AA requirements on white. Use it on dark backgrounds where it achieves 18.74:1, or use it exclusively for decorative purposes.
The complementary colour #F0F8F9 creates maximum visual tension when paired with #F9F0EF. For more harmonious color combinations, use the analogous colours #F9F0F4 and #F9F6F0, 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 #F9F0EF
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What color / colour is #F9F0EF?
- #F9F0EF is Color #F9F0EF, a red color (colour) with RGB(249, 240, 239), HSL(6, 45%, 96%), and CMYK(0%, 4%, 4%, 2%). Its perceived brightness is 243/255.
- Is #F9F0EF accessible for text?
- Against white, #F9F0EF has a contrast ratio of 1.12:1 (fails AA for normal text). Against black, it has 18.74:1 (passes AA). Use the contrast checker tool for custom background pairings.
- What colours pair well with #F9F0EF?
- The complementary colour is #F0F8F9 (hue 186). For subtle color combinations, use analogous colours #F9F0F4 and #F9F6F0. The triadic palette adds #F0F9F1 and #F1F0F9 for vibrant variety.
- How do I use #F9F0EF in CSS?
- Use any format: color: #f9f0ef; or rgb(249, 240, 239); or hsl(6, 45%, 96%). For CSS custom properties: --color-primary: 6 45% 96%; 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.