Color swatch image showing #F9429D with RGB(249,66,157) values

#F9429D Color Meaning and Information

Everything you need to know about #F9429D including values, color harmonies, shades, meanings, and applications in design, branding, and everyday visuals.

#F9429D Color Information

#F9429D RGB value is (249, 66, 157). The hex color red value is 249, green is 66, and blue is 157. Its HSL format shows a hue of 330°, saturation of 94 percent, and lightness of 62 percent. The CMYK process values are 0 percent, 73 percent, 37 percent, 2 percent.

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#F9429D Color Meaning

Color #F9429D signifies joyful intensity, emotional charm, and playful sophistication. #F9429D vivid pink radiates energy while maintaining a sense of elegance and refinement. Psychologically, color #F9429D encourages optimism, expressive communication, and social engagement. #F9429D stimulates creativity and the desire for joyful interaction. Culturally, color #F9429D connects to contemporary fashion, pop aesthetics, and vibrant design. Spiritually, #F9429D represents emotional vitality, expressive joy, and the celebration of life energy.

Color Conversion

Convert #F9429D 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
#F9429D
RGB
rgb(249, 66, 157)
HSL
hsl(330°, 94%, 62%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 73%, 37%, 2%)
HSV
hsv(330°, 73%, 98%)
XYZ
47.1009 26.4705 34.5251
Yxy
26.4705 0.4357 0.2449
Hunter Lab
51.4495 10.4953 -0.8649
CIE-Lab
58.4810 74.6319 -7.9659

RGB Values & CMYK Values

RGB Values

Red249 / 255 (98%)
98%
Green66 / 255 (26%)
26%
Blue157 / 255 (62%)
62%

CMYK Values

Cyan0 / 100 (0%)
Magenta73 / 100 (73%)
73%
Yellow37 / 100 (37%)
37%
Key (Black)2 / 100 (2%)

Color Variations

#F9429D 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

#F9429D 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 #F9429D 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.

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Sample Text

This is how your text will look with these colors.

Large Text (18pt+)

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Normal Text

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

UI Components

3.34:1
WCAG AA
WCAG AAA

Color Blindness Simulator

See how #F9429D 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

#F9429D

protanopia

#aaa887

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

CSS Examples

Background Color

background-color: #F9429D;

Text Color

color: #F9429D;

Sample Text

Border Color

border: 2px solid #F9429D;

Box Shadow

box-shadow: 0 4px 6px #F9429D40;

Text Shadow

text-shadow: 2px 2px 4px #F9429D;

Sample Text

Gradient

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #F9429D 0%, #b3065c 100%);

#F9429D Color FAQs

Frequently asked questions about #F9429D color meaning, symbolism, and applications. Click on any question to expand detailed answers.