What color is #F2AEAE?

#F2AEAE is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(242, 174, 174), and in HSL hsl(0, 72%, 82%).

Is #F2AEAE accessible as text?

On white, #F2AEAE has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2AEAE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2AEAE?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #F2AEAE?

#F2AEAE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0F2F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2AEAE below.

Is #F2AEAE good for buttons?

#F2AEAE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2AEAE — white text only reaches 1.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2AEAE the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F2AEAE is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2AEAE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2AEAE

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2AEAE works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2AEAE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2AEAE Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F2AEAE Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Melon 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F2AEAE Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Melon 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 #F2AEAE Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Melon 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 #F2AEAE Secondary #FFE9E9 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Melon 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 Melon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2AEAE 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 70/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 67/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F2AEAE

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People also use #F2AEAE with

Bubblegum Pink Wheat 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF1F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2C6B0 — 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 #F2AEAE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2AEAE;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 174 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.5% 0.080 18.9);
  --color-50: #FDF1F1;
  --color-100: #FADBDB;
  --color-200: #F3B9B9;
  --color-300: #E68989;
  --color-400: #D55D5D;
  --color-500: #BA3B3B;
  --color-600: #8E3434;
  --color-700: #642A2A;
  --color-800: #421F1F;
  --color-900: #281515;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FDF1F1',
    100: '#FADBDB',
    200: '#F3B9B9',
    300: '#E68989',
    400: '#D55D5D',
    500: '#BA3B3B',
    600: '#8E3434',
    700: '#642A2A',
    800: '#421F1F',
    900: '#281515',
  },
}

$base: #F2AEAE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F1;
$base-100: #FADBDB;
$base-200: #F3B9B9;
$base-300: #E68989;
$base-400: #D55D5D;
$base-500: #BA3B3B;
$base-600: #8E3434;
$base-700: #642A2A;
$base-800: #421F1F;
$base-900: #281515;
$base-hover: #E66868;
$base-subtle: #F9EAEA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2AEAE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E68989",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA3B3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3434",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281515",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}