What color is #F2A7B6?

#F2A7B6 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(242, 167, 182), and in HSL hsl(348, 74%, 80%).

Is #F2A7B6 accessible as text?

On white, #F2A7B6 has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2A7B6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2A7B6?

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

What colors go well with #F2A7B6?

#F2A7B6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A6F2E3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2A7B6 below.

Is #F2A7B6 good for buttons?

#F2A7B6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2A7B6 — white text only reaches 1.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2A7B6 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F2A7B6 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2A7B6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2A7B6

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2A7B6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2A7B6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F2A7B6 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Carnation 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2A7B6 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 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 #F2A7B6 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #F2A7B6 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Carnation opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F2A7B6 Secondary #FFE4E9 Support #9B9087 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 #F2A7B6 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 67/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

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

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAEFF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2B0A6 — 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 #F2A7B6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2A7B6;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 167 182;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.5% 0.090 6.1);
  --color-50: #FEF1F4;
  --color-100: #FBDBE1;
  --color-200: #F4B8C4;
  --color-300: #E7889B;
  --color-400: #D65C74;
  --color-500: #BC3953;
  --color-600: #8F3345;
  --color-700: #652A35;
  --color-800: #421F26;
  --color-900: #291519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF1F4',
    100: '#FBDBE1',
    200: '#F4B8C4',
    300: '#E7889B',
    400: '#D65C74',
    500: '#BC3953',
    600: '#8F3345',
    700: '#652A35',
    800: '#421F26',
    900: '#291519',
  },
}

$base: #F2A7B6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F4;
$base-100: #FBDBE1;
$base-200: #F4B8C4;
$base-300: #E7889B;
$base-400: #D65C74;
$base-500: #BC3953;
$base-600: #8F3345;
$base-700: #652A35;
$base-800: #421F26;
$base-900: #291519;
$base-hover: #E75F7A;
$base-subtle: #F8E7EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2A7B6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7889B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D65C74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC3953",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F3345",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2A7B6

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