Color swatch image showing #F9428E with RGB(249,66,142) values
Color swatch image showing #F9428E with RGB(249,66,142) values

#F9428E Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F9428E including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F9428E Color Information

#F9428E RGB value is (249, 66, 142). The hex color red value is 249, green is 66, and blue is 142. Its HSL format shows a hue of 335°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 43 percent, 2 percent.

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#F9428E Color Meaning

Color #F9428E conveys expressive confidence, modern energy, and emotional visibility. #F9428E vivid pink carries intensity without chaos. Consequently, color #F9428E feels bold yet controlled. Psychologically, color #F9428E stimulates creativity and assertive communication. #F9428E encourages individuality while maintaining focus. Culturally and symbolically, color #F9428E reflects contemporary fashion, artistic freedom, and expressive identity. Spiritually, #F9428E represents self assurance and emotional courage.

Color Conversion

Convert #F9428E across different color models and formats. These conversions help designers work seamlessly between digital and print media, ensuring this color maintains its intended appearance across RGB screens, CMYK printers, and HSL color manipulations.

HEX
#F9428E
RGB
rgb(249, 66, 142)
HSL
hsl(335°, 94%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 43%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(335°, 73%, 98%)
XYZ
45.8976 25.9892 28.1885
Yxy
25.9892 0.4586 0.2597
Hunter Lab
50.9796 10.0459 0.0164
CIE-Lab
58.0268 73.1911 0.1645

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red249 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue142 / 255 (56%)
56%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow43 / 100 (43%)
43%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#F9428E harmonies come to life through carefully balanced shades, tints, and tones, giving this color depth and flexibility across light and dark variations. Shades add richness, tints bring an airy softness, and tones soften intensity, making it easy to pair in clean, modern palettes.

Color Harmonies

#F9428E harmonies create beautiful relationships with other colors based on their position on the color wheel. Each harmony type offers unique design possibilities, enabling cohesive and visually appealing color schemes.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the color wheel (30° apart)

Complementary

Colors opposite on the color wheel (180° apart)

Split Complementary

Three colors using one base hue and the two hues beside its opposite

Triadic

Three colors evenly spaced (120° apart)

Tetradic

Four colors forming a rectangle on the wheel

Square

Four colors evenly spaced (90° apart)

Double Split

Four colors formed from two base hues and the colors next to their opposites

Monochromatic

Variations of a single hue

Contrast Checker

(WCAG 2.1) Test #F9428E for accessibility compliance against white and black backgrounds. Proper contrast ensures this color remains readable and usable for all audiences, meeting WCAG 2.1 standards for both normal and large text applications.

#FFFFFF
#F9428E

Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.39:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F9428E appears to people with different types of color vision deficiencies. These simulations help create more inclusive designs that consider how this color is perceived across various visual abilities.

Normal Vision

#F9428E

protanopia

#aaa87c

Note: These simulations are approximations. Actual color vision deficiency varies by individual.

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F9428E;

Text Color

color: #F9428E;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F9428E;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F9428E40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F9428E;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9428E 0%, #b3064e 100%);

#F9428E Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F9428E color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.