What color is #F09292?

#F09292 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(240, 146, 146), and in HSL hsl(0, 76%, 76%).

Is #F09292 accessible as text?

On white, #F09292 has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.23:1 (passes). For text placed on #F09292, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F09292?

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

What colors go well with #F09292?

#F09292 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #93F0F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F09292 below.

Is #F09292 good for buttons?

#F09292 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F09292 — white text only reaches 2.27:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F09292 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #F09292 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#F09292 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F09292

Not just a swatch — here's how #F09292 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F09292 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F09292 Secondary #B86327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Salmon 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 #F09292 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon 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 #F09292 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Salmon 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 #F09292 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Salmon 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 #F09292 Secondary #F7D3D2 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F09292 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 79/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F09292 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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0B293 — 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 #F09292 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F09292;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 146 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.7% 0.114 20.1);
  --color-50: #FEF1F1;
  --color-100: #FBDADA;
  --color-200: #F5B7B7;
  --color-300: #E98787;
  --color-400: #D85A5A;
  --color-500: #BD3737;
  --color-600: #903232;
  --color-700: #662929;
  --color-800: #431E1E;
  --color-900: #291414;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF1F1',
    100: '#FBDADA',
    200: '#F5B7B7',
    300: '#E98787',
    400: '#D85A5A',
    500: '#BD3737',
    600: '#903232',
    700: '#662929',
    800: '#431E1E',
    900: '#291414',
  },
}

$base: #F09292;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F1;
$base-100: #FBDADA;
$base-200: #F5B7B7;
$base-300: #E98787;
$base-400: #D85A5A;
$base-500: #BD3737;
$base-600: #903232;
$base-700: #662929;
$base-800: #431E1E;
$base-900: #291414;
$base-hover: #E74F4F;
$base-subtle: #F7E2E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F09292",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDADA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B7B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E98787",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D85A5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD3737",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291414",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F09292

Color Lab

Pairs with #F09292

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