What color is #F2C0BD?

#F2C0BD is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(242, 192, 189), and in HSL hsl(3, 67%, 85%).

Is #F2C0BD accessible as text?

On white, #F2C0BD has a contrast ratio of 1.61:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2C0BD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2C0BD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #F2C0BD?

#F2C0BD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BFF0F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2C0BD below.

Is #F2C0BD good for buttons?

#F2C0BD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2C0BD — white text only reaches 1.61:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2C0BD the same as CSS pink?

No — #F2C0BD is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2C0BD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2C0BD

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2C0BD works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2C0BD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2C0BD Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Baby Pink 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 #F2C0BD Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Baby Pink 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 #F2C0BD Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Baby 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 #F2C0BD Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Baby Pink 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 #F2C0BD Secondary #FFF5F4 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Baby 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 Baby Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2C0BD 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 76/100

High

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

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 13/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 68/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F2C0BD

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For branding

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People also use #F2C0BD with

Bubblegum Pink Pearl 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 11.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF4F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2D3BF — 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 #F2C0BD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F2C0BD;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 192 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.1% 0.058 22.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DEDC;
  --color-200: #F1BEBB;
  --color-300: #E3918C;
  --color-400: #D06762;
  --color-500: #B5453F;
  --color-600: #8B3B37;
  --color-700: #622F2C;
  --color-800: #412220;
  --color-900: #281616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  baby-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DEDC',
    200: '#F1BEBB',
    300: '#E3918C',
    400: '#D06762',
    500: '#B5453F',
    600: '#8B3B37',
    700: '#622F2C',
    800: '#412220',
    900: '#281616',
  },
}

$base: #F2C0BD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DEDC;
$base-200: #F1BEBB;
$base-300: #E3918C;
$base-400: #D06762;
$base-500: #B5453F;
$base-600: #8B3B37;
$base-700: #622F2C;
$base-800: #412220;
$base-900: #281616;
$base-hover: #E47C77;
$base-subtle: #F9EEEE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2C0BD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DEDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BEBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3918C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06762",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5453F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3B37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622F2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412220",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}