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Neighbouring hues that sit side by side on the color wheel for a calm, cohesive feel.
#F9ADAE — Baby Pink
#F9ADAE is a light saturated red sitting at 359° on the color wheel. Below you will find every format, a full tint and shade ramp, contrast ratings, and five harmony schemes built around it.
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Tints and shades of #F9ADAE
- fef1f1
- fbc5c6
- f7999b
- f46e70
- f14245
- ee171a
- c60f12
- 9b0c0e
- 6f080a
- 430506
- 180202
Color schemes using #F9ADAE
complementary
Two opposite hues that create the strongest possible contrast and visual tension.
split complementary
A base hue paired with the two neighbours of its complement — bold but easier to balance.
triadic
Three hues spaced evenly around the wheel for a vibrant, well-balanced scheme.
tetradic
Two complementary pairs, giving you the widest range of usable accents.
monochromatic
A single hue explored across lightness and saturation for a refined, minimal look.
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#F9ADAE FAQ
What color is #F9ADAE?
#F9ADAE is a shade of baby pink in the red family. It has a hue of 359 degrees, 86% saturation and 83% lightness, which makes it a light saturated color.
What is the RGB value of #F9ADAE?
#F9ADAE is rgb(249, 173, 174) in RGB, hsl(359, 86%, 83%) in HSL, and cmyk(0%, 31%, 30%, 2%) in CMYK.
Can I use white text on #F9ADAE?
White text on this background reaches 1.81:1, which fails WCAG AA. Black text reaches 11.62:1.
What colors go well with #F9ADAE?
Its direct complement is #AEF9F8. For something less stark, the split-complementary pair #AEF9D2 and #AED5F9 gives you contrast without the vibration.