What color is #F2CCC0?

#F2CCC0 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(242, 204, 192), and in HSL hsl(14, 66%, 85%).

Is #F2CCC0 accessible as text?

On white, #F2CCC0 has a contrast ratio of 1.48:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.17:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2CCC0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2CCC0?

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

What colors go well with #F2CCC0?

#F2CCC0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C0E6F2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2CCC0 below.

Is #F2CCC0 good for buttons?

#F2CCC0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2CCC0 — white text only reaches 1.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2CCC0 the same as CSS pink?

No — #F2CCC0 is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) 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.

#F2CCC0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2CCC0

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2CCC0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2CCC0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2CCC0 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Rose Quartz 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 #F2CCC0 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Rose Quartz 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 #F2CCC0 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Rose Quartz 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 #F2CCC0 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Rose Quartz 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 #F2CCC0 Secondary #FFF7F2 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2CCC0 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 80/100

Very high

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

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 63/100

High

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

Vintage feel 39/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

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

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 74/100

High

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

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F2CCC0

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People also use #F2CCC0 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 12.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF5F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2DCC0 — 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 #F2CCC0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2CCC0;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 204 192;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.4% 0.046 38.3);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F9E3DC;
  --color-200: #F1C8BB;
  --color-300: #E2A18D;
  --color-400: #D07C62;
  --color-500: #B55B40;
  --color-600: #8A4B38;
  --color-700: #62392D;
  --color-800: #402821;
  --color-900: #281A16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-quartz: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F9E3DC',
    200: '#F1C8BB',
    300: '#E2A18D',
    400: '#D07C62',
    500: '#B55B40',
    600: '#8A4B38',
    700: '#62392D',
    800: '#402821',
    900: '#281A16',
  },
}

$base: #F2CCC0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F9E3DC;
$base-200: #F1C8BB;
$base-300: #E2A18D;
$base-400: #D07C62;
$base-500: #B55B40;
$base-600: #8A4B38;
$base-700: #62392D;
$base-800: #402821;
$base-900: #281A16;
$base-hover: #E39178;
$base-subtle: #F9F0EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2CCC0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E3DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1C8BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2A18D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D07C62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B55B40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A4B38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62392D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402821",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2CCC0

Color Lab

Pairs with #F2CCC0

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