What color is #F09FBA?

#F09FBA is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(240, 159, 186), and in HSL hsl(340, 73%, 78%).

Is #F09FBA accessible as text?

On white, #F09FBA has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #F09FBA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F09FBA?

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

What colors go well with #F09FBA?

#F09FBA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EF0D5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F09FBA below.

Is #F09FBA good for buttons?

#F09FBA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F09FBA — white text only reaches 2.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F09FBA the same as CSS plum?

No — #F09FBA is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#F09FBA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F09FBA

Not just a swatch — here's how #F09FBA works with other colors. Named schemes with #F09FBA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F09FBA Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F09FBA Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F09FBA Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Carnation 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 #F09FBA Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #F09FBA Secondary #FDDFE8 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F09FBA 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 69/100

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 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 29/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 29/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F09FBA

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People also use #F09FBA 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAEEF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F09E9E — 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 #F09FBA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F09FBA;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 159 186;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.0% 0.101 358.1);
  --color-50: #FDF1F5;
  --color-100: #FADBE5;
  --color-200: #F4B9CC;
  --color-300: #E788A8;
  --color-400: #D55D85;
  --color-500: #BB3A65;
  --color-600: #8E3352;
  --color-700: #652A3E;
  --color-800: #421F2B;
  --color-900: #28151B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF1F5',
    100: '#FADBE5',
    200: '#F4B9CC',
    300: '#E788A8',
    400: '#D55D85',
    500: '#BB3A65',
    600: '#8E3352',
    700: '#652A3E',
    800: '#421F2B',
    900: '#28151B',
  },
}

$base: #F09FBA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F5;
$base-100: #FADBE5;
$base-200: #F4B9CC;
$base-300: #E788A8;
$base-400: #D55D85;
$base-500: #BB3A65;
$base-600: #8E3352;
$base-700: #652A3E;
$base-800: #421F2B;
$base-900: #28151B;
$base-hover: #E55988;
$base-subtle: #F8E5EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F09FBA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B9CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E788A8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BB3A65",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3352",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}