What color is #F08B7D?

#F08B7D is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(240, 139, 125), and in HSL hsl(7, 79%, 72%).

Is #F08B7D accessible as text?

On white, #F08B7D has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.69:1 (passes). For text placed on #F08B7D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F08B7D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #F08B7D?

#F08B7D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7FE3F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F08B7D below.

Is #F08B7D good for buttons?

#F08B7D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F08B7D — white text only reaches 2.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F08B7D the same as CSS salmon?

No — #F08B7D is not the CSS named color salmon, but salmon (#FA8072) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#F08B7D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F08B7D

Not just a swatch — here's how #F08B7D works with other colors. Named schemes with #F08B7D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F08B7D Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Coral Pink as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F08B7D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Coral Pink holds the warm center of this desert palette with sand and clay beside it, a muted-sage accent and a dark-brown anchor.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F08B7D Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Coral Pink opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F08B7D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Coral Pink sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F08B7D Secondary #F4CEC8 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Coral Pink is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Coral Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F08B7D actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 85/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 97/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F08B7D with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EAE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0B27F — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #F08B7D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F08B7D;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 139 125;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.126 28.8);
  --color-50: #FEF2F1;
  --color-100: #FCDEDA;
  --color-200: #F6BEB6;
  --color-300: #EB9185;
  --color-400: #DA6758;
  --color-500: #C04535;
  --color-600: #923B30;
  --color-700: #672F28;
  --color-800: #43221D;
  --color-900: #291614;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  coral-pink: {
    50: '#FEF2F1',
    100: '#FCDEDA',
    200: '#F6BEB6',
    300: '#EB9185',
    400: '#DA6758',
    500: '#C04535',
    600: '#923B30',
    700: '#672F28',
    800: '#43221D',
    900: '#291614',
  },
}

$base: #F08B7D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF2F1;
$base-100: #FCDEDA;
$base-200: #F6BEB6;
$base-300: #EB9185;
$base-400: #DA6758;
$base-500: #C04535;
$base-600: #923B30;
$base-700: #672F28;
$base-800: #43221D;
$base-900: #291614;
$base-hover: #E8513D;
$base-subtle: #F6E0DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F08B7D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCDEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6BEB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB9185",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA6758",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C04535",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#923B30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#672F28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43221D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291614",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F08B7D

Color Lab

Pairs with #F08B7D

UI roles & guardrails

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