What color is #F09CAA?

#F09CAA is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(240, 156, 170), and in HSL hsl(350, 74%, 78%).

Is #F09CAA accessible as text?

On white, #F09CAA has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #F09CAA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F09CAA?

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

What colors go well with #F09CAA?

#F09CAA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DF0E3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F09CAA below.

Is #F09CAA good for buttons?

#F09CAA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F09CAA — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F09CAA the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #F09CAA 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.

#F09CAA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F09CAA

Not just a swatch — here's how #F09CAA works with other colors. Named schemes with #F09CAA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F09CAA Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #F09CAA Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #F09CAA 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F09CAA Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Salmon Pink sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F09CAA Secondary #FBDBE0 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 #F09CAA 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 73/100

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 51/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

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 #F09CAA 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAEEF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F0AB9D — 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 #F09CAA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F09CAA;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 156 170;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.0% 0.102 8.8);
  --color-50: #FEF1F3;
  --color-100: #FBDBE0;
  --color-200: #F4B8C2;
  --color-300: #E78898;
  --color-400: #D65C70;
  --color-500: #BC394F;
  --color-600: #8F3342;
  --color-700: #652A33;
  --color-800: #421F25;
  --color-900: #291518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF1F3',
    100: '#FBDBE0',
    200: '#F4B8C2',
    300: '#E78898',
    400: '#D65C70',
    500: '#BC394F',
    600: '#8F3342',
    700: '#652A33',
    800: '#421F25',
    900: '#291518',
  },
}

$base: #F09CAA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F3;
$base-100: #FBDBE0;
$base-200: #F4B8C2;
$base-300: #E78898;
$base-400: #D65C70;
$base-500: #BC394F;
$base-600: #8F3342;
$base-700: #652A33;
$base-800: #421F25;
$base-900: #291518;
$base-hover: #E65870;
$base-subtle: #F8E5E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F09CAA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B8C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E78898",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D65C70",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC394F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F3342",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F09CAA

Color Lab

Pairs with #F09CAA

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