What color is #F09CA5?

#F09CA5 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(240, 156, 165), and in HSL hsl(354, 74%, 78%).

Is #F09CA5 accessible as text?

On white, #F09CA5 has a contrast ratio of 2.10:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.00:1 (passes). For text placed on #F09CA5, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F09CA5?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #F09CA5?

#F09CA5 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DF0E8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F09CA5 below.

Is #F09CA5 good for buttons?

#F09CA5 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F09CA5 — white text only reaches 2.10:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F09CA5 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #F09CA5 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.

#F09CA5 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F09CA5

Not just a swatch — here's how #F09CA5 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F09CA5 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F09CA5 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD 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 #F09CA5 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C 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 #F09CA5 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #F09CA5 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 #F09CA5 Secondary #FBDBDE 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 #F09CA5 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F09CA5 with

Bubblegum Pink Desert Sand Pale Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

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 8.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #F0B19D — 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 #F09CA5 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F09CA5;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 156 165;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.101 12.7);
  --color-50: #FEF1F2;
  --color-100: #FBDBDE;
  --color-200: #F4B8BE;
  --color-300: #E78891;
  --color-400: #D65C68;
  --color-500: #BC3946;
  --color-600: #8F333C;
  --color-700: #652A30;
  --color-800: #421F22;
  --color-900: #291517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF1F2',
    100: '#FBDBDE',
    200: '#F4B8BE',
    300: '#E78891',
    400: '#D65C68',
    500: '#BC3946',
    600: '#8F333C',
    700: '#652A30',
    800: '#421F22',
    900: '#291517',
  },
}

$base: #F09CA5;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F2;
$base-100: #FBDBDE;
$base-200: #F4B8BE;
$base-300: #E78891;
$base-400: #D65C68;
$base-500: #BC3946;
$base-600: #8F333C;
$base-700: #652A30;
$base-800: #421F22;
$base-900: #291517;
$base-hover: #E65866;
$base-subtle: #F8E5E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F09CA5",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDBDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B8BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E78891",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D65C68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC3946",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F333C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F09CA5

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Pairs with #F09CA5

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