What color is #F2D2BB?

#F2D2BB is a pale, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(242, 210, 187), and in HSL hsl(25, 68%, 84%).

Is #F2D2BB accessible as text?

On white, #F2D2BB has a contrast ratio of 1.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.71:1 (passes). For text placed on #F2D2BB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F2D2BB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-200 (#FFD6A7).

What colors go well with #F2D2BB?

#F2D2BB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BADBF2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F2D2BB below.

Is #F2D2BB good for buttons?

#F2D2BB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F2D2BB — white text only reaches 1.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F2D2BB the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #F2D2BB is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#F2D2BB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F2D2BB

Not just a swatch — here's how #F2D2BB works with other colors. Named schemes with #F2D2BB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F2D2BB Secondary #B5651D Accent #747845 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Apricot 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 #F2D2BB Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Apricot 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 #F2D2BB Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Apricot 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 #F2D2BB Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Apricot 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 #F2D2BB Secondary #FFF8EF Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Apricot 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 Apricot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F2D2BB 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 81/100

Very high

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

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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 16/100

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 8/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 75/100

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 #F2D2BB

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People also use #F2D2BB with

Baby Pink Buttercream Light Blue Greige Taupe

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 13.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF6F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F2E4BA — 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 #F2D2BB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F2D2BB;
  --color-base-rgb: 242 210 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.5% 0.047 57.8);
  --color-50: #FDF6F2;
  --color-100: #F9E8DC;
  --color-200: #F2D2BB;
  --color-300: #E3B08C;
  --color-400: #D19061;
  --color-500: #B6703F;
  --color-600: #8B5A37;
  --color-700: #63432C;
  --color-800: #412E20;
  --color-900: #281D15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FDF6F2',
    100: '#F9E8DC',
    200: '#F2D2BB',
    300: '#E3B08C',
    400: '#D19061',
    500: '#B6703F',
    600: '#8B5A37',
    700: '#63432C',
    800: '#412E20',
    900: '#281D15',
  },
}

$base: #F2D2BB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F2;
$base-100: #F9E8DC;
$base-200: #F2D2BB;
$base-300: #E3B08C;
$base-400: #D19061;
$base-500: #B6703F;
$base-600: #8B5A37;
$base-700: #63432C;
$base-800: #412E20;
$base-900: #281D15;
$base-hover: #E4A272;
$base-subtle: #F9F2EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F2D2BB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E8DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2D2BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E3B08C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D19061",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B6703F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B5A37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63432C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412E20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281D15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F2D2BB

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