What color is #F09FBD?

#F09FBD is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(240, 159, 189), and in HSL hsl(338, 73%, 78%).

Is #F09FBD accessible as text?

On white, #F09FBD has a contrast ratio of 2.02:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #F09FBD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F09FBD?

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

What colors go well with #F09FBD?

#F09FBD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EF0D2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F09FBD below.

Is #F09FBD good for buttons?

#F09FBD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F09FBD — white text only reaches 2.02:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F09FBD the same as CSS plum?

No — #F09FBD 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.

#F09FBD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F09FBD

Not just a swatch — here's how #F09FBD works with other colors. Named schemes with #F09FBD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F09FBD Secondary #B9612E Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #F09FBD 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 #F09FBD Accent #A5C3C7 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 #F09FBD 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 #F09FBD Secondary #FDDFE9 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 #F09FBD 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 68/100

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 25/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

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 #F09FBD

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People also use #F09FBD 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 #F09EA1 — 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 #F09FBD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F09FBD;
  --color-base-rgb: 240 159 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.1% 0.103 355.9);
  --color-50: #FDF1F6;
  --color-100: #FADBE6;
  --color-200: #F4B9CE;
  --color-300: #E788AB;
  --color-400: #D55D89;
  --color-500: #BB3A69;
  --color-600: #8E3355;
  --color-700: #652A40;
  --color-800: #421F2C;
  --color-900: #28151C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF1F6',
    100: '#FADBE6',
    200: '#F4B9CE',
    300: '#E788AB',
    400: '#D55D89',
    500: '#BB3A69',
    600: '#8E3355',
    700: '#652A40',
    800: '#421F2C',
    900: '#28151C',
  },
}

$base: #F09FBD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F6;
$base-100: #FADBE6;
$base-200: #F4B9CE;
$base-300: #E788AB;
$base-400: #D55D89;
$base-500: #BB3A69;
$base-600: #8E3355;
$base-700: #652A40;
$base-800: #421F2C;
$base-900: #28151C;
$base-hover: #E5598C;
$base-subtle: #F8E5EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F09FBD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B9CE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E788AB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BB3A69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3355",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}