What color is #F37995?

#F37995 is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(243, 121, 149), and in HSL hsl(346, 84%, 71%).

Is #F37995 accessible as text?

On white, #F37995 has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #F37995, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F37995?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #F37995?

#F37995 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77F3D6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F37995 below.

Is #F37995 good for buttons?

#F37995 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F37995 — white text only reaches 2.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F37995 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F37995 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) 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.

#F37995 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F37995

Not just a swatch — here's how #F37995 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F37995 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F37995 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Watermelon 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 #F37995 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Watermelon 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 #F37995 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F37995 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Watermelon sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F37995 Secondary #F2C4CC Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Watermelon 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 Watermelon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F37995 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 37/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F37995 with

Carnation Light Salmon Seafoam Green Gainsboro 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9E7EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F38377 — 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 #F37995 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F37995;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 121 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.3% 0.152 7.1);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E1;
  --color-200: #F8B4C4;
  --color-300: #EE819B;
  --color-400: #DF5374;
  --color-500: #C43053;
  --color-600: #952D45;
  --color-700: #692535;
  --color-800: #451C26;
  --color-900: #2A1319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  watermelon: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E1',
    200: '#F8B4C4',
    300: '#EE819B',
    400: '#DF5374',
    500: '#C43053',
    600: '#952D45',
    700: '#692535',
    800: '#451C26',
    900: '#2A1319',
  },
}

$base: #F37995;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E1;
$base-200: #F8B4C4;
$base-300: #EE819B;
$base-400: #DF5374;
$base-500: #C43053;
$base-600: #952D45;
$base-700: #692535;
$base-800: #451C26;
$base-900: #2A1319;
$base-hover: #ED345F;
$base-subtle: #F7DBE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F37995",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B4C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EE819B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DF5374",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C43053",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#952D45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692535",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#451C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F37995

Color Lab

Pairs with #F37995

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