What color is #F38D8D?

#F38D8D is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(243, 141, 141), and in HSL hsl(0, 81%, 75%).

Is #F38D8D accessible as text?

On white, #F38D8D has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #F38D8D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F38D8D?

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

What colors go well with #F38D8D?

#F38D8D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8CF3F3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F38D8D below.

Is #F38D8D good for buttons?

#F38D8D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F38D8D — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F38D8D the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F38D8D is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F38D8D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F38D8D

Not just a swatch — here's how #F38D8D works with other colors. Named schemes with #F38D8D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F38D8D Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F38D8D Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3F2C21

Coral 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 #F38D8D Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F38D8D Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Coral 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F38D8D Secondary #F7D1CF Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Coral 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 Coral Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F38D8D 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F38D8D 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 8.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #F3AE8C — 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 #F38D8D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F38D8D;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 141 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.124 20.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F1;
  --color-100: #FCD9D9;
  --color-200: #F7B5B5;
  --color-300: #EC8383;
  --color-400: #DC5656;
  --color-500: #C23333;
  --color-600: #932E2E;
  --color-700: #682727;
  --color-800: #441D1D;
  --color-900: #2A1414;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  coral-pink: {
    50: '#FEF1F1',
    100: '#FCD9D9',
    200: '#F7B5B5',
    300: '#EC8383',
    400: '#DC5656',
    500: '#C23333',
    600: '#932E2E',
    700: '#682727',
    800: '#441D1D',
    900: '#2A1414',
  },
}

$base: #F38D8D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F1;
$base-100: #FCD9D9;
$base-200: #F7B5B5;
$base-300: #EC8383;
$base-400: #DC5656;
$base-500: #C23333;
$base-600: #932E2E;
$base-700: #682727;
$base-800: #441D1D;
$base-900: #2A1414;
$base-hover: #EC4646;
$base-subtle: #F8E0E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F38D8D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7B5B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EC8383",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DC5656",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C23333",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#932E2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#682727",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1414",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F38D8D

Color Lab

Pairs with #F38D8D

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