What color is #F3A1B3?

#F3A1B3 is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(243, 161, 179), and in HSL hsl(347, 77%, 79%).

Is #F3A1B3 accessible as text?

On white, #F3A1B3 has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.56:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3A1B3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3A1B3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #F3A1B3?

#F3A1B3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0F3E1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3A1B3 below.

Is #F3A1B3 good for buttons?

#F3A1B3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3A1B3 — white text only reaches 1.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3A1B3 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F3A1B3 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3A1B3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3A1B3

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3A1B3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3A1B3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3A1B3 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #F3A1B3 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation 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 #F3A1B3 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Carnation 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 #F3A1B3 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #F3A1B3 Secondary #FFE0E6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F3A1B3 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

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

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F3A1B3 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAEEF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F3AAA0 — 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 #F3A1B3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F3A1B3;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 161 179;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.5% 0.100 5.2);
  --color-50: #FEF1F4;
  --color-100: #FBDAE1;
  --color-200: #F5B7C4;
  --color-300: #E9869B;
  --color-400: #D95975;
  --color-500: #BE3754;
  --color-600: #913146;
  --color-700: #662836;
  --color-800: #431E26;
  --color-900: #291419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF1F4',
    100: '#FBDAE1',
    200: '#F5B7C4',
    300: '#E9869B',
    400: '#D95975',
    500: '#BE3754',
    600: '#913146',
    700: '#662836',
    800: '#431E26',
    900: '#291419',
  },
}

$base: #F3A1B3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F4;
$base-100: #FBDAE1;
$base-200: #F5B7C4;
$base-300: #E9869B;
$base-400: #D95975;
$base-500: #BE3754;
$base-600: #913146;
$base-700: #662836;
$base-800: #431E26;
$base-900: #291419;
$base-hover: #E95978;
$base-subtle: #F8E6EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3A1B3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B7C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9869B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D95975",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE3754",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#913146",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662836",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F3A1B3

Color Lab

Pairs with #F3A1B3

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