What color is #F0998F?

#F0998F is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(240, 153, 143), and in HSL hsl(6, 76%, 75%).

Is #F0998F accessible as text?

On white, #F0998F has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #F0998F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F0998F?

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

What colors go well with #F0998F?

#F0998F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FE6F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F0998F below.

Is #F0998F good for buttons?

#F0998F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F0998F — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F0998F the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #F0998F 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.

#F0998F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F0998F

Not just a swatch — here's how #F0998F works with other colors. Named schemes with #F0998F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F0998F Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dark Salmon 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 #F0998F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dark Salmon 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 #F0998F Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dark Salmon 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 #F0998F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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 #F0998F Secondary #F9D8D4 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F0998F 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 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 96/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

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 #F0998F 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EDEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0B98F — 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 #F0998F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F0998F;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 153 143;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.8% 0.106 26.9);
  --color-50: #FEF2F1;
  --color-100: #FBDDDA;
  --color-200: #F5BDB7;
  --color-300: #E99087;
  --color-400: #D8675A;
  --color-500: #BD4537;
  --color-600: #903B32;
  --color-700: #662F29;
  --color-800: #43221E;
  --color-900: #291614;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF2F1',
    100: '#FBDDDA',
    200: '#F5BDB7',
    300: '#E99087',
    400: '#D8675A',
    500: '#BD4537',
    600: '#903B32',
    700: '#662F29',
    800: '#43221E',
    900: '#291614',
  },
}

$base: #F0998F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF2F1;
$base-100: #FBDDDA;
$base-200: #F5BDB7;
$base-300: #E99087;
$base-400: #D8675A;
$base-500: #BD4537;
$base-600: #903B32;
$base-700: #662F29;
$base-800: #43221E;
$base-900: #291614;
$base-hover: #E75B4B;
$base-subtle: #F7E3E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F0998F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDDDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5BDB7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E99087",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D8675A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD4537",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662F29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43221E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291614",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F0998F

Color Lab

Pairs with #F0998F

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