What color is #F3ABC3?

#F3ABC3 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(243, 171, 195), and in HSL hsl(340, 75%, 81%).

Is #F3ABC3 accessible as text?

On white, #F3ABC3 has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.42:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3ABC3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3ABC3?

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

What colors go well with #F3ABC3?

#F3ABC3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AAF3DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3ABC3 below.

Is #F3ABC3 good for buttons?

#F3ABC3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3ABC3 — white text only reaches 1.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3ABC3 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F3ABC3 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3ABC3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3ABC3

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3ABC3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3ABC3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F3ABC3 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Carnation 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3ABC3 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #F3ABC3 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #F3ABC3 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Carnation 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 #F3ABC3 Secondary #FFE8F0 Support #9C9087 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 #F3ABC3 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 26/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 22/100

Low

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

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F3ABC3

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People also use #F3ABC3 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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF0F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F3AAAA — 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 #F3ABC3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F3ABC3;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 171 195;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.6% 0.089 357.6);
  --color-50: #FEF1F5;
  --color-100: #FBDAE5;
  --color-200: #F5B8CC;
  --color-300: #E887A7;
  --color-400: #D75B84;
  --color-500: #BC3864;
  --color-600: #903251;
  --color-700: #66293D;
  --color-800: #421E2A;
  --color-900: #29141B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF1F5',
    100: '#FBDAE5',
    200: '#F5B8CC',
    300: '#E887A7',
    400: '#D75B84',
    500: '#BC3864',
    600: '#903251',
    700: '#66293D',
    800: '#421E2A',
    900: '#29141B',
  },
}

$base: #F3ABC3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F5;
$base-100: #FBDAE5;
$base-200: #F5B8CC;
$base-300: #E887A7;
$base-400: #D75B84;
$base-500: #BC3864;
$base-600: #903251;
$base-700: #66293D;
$base-800: #421E2A;
$base-900: #29141B;
$base-hover: #E9628F;
$base-subtle: #F9E8EE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3ABC3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B8CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E887A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D75B84",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC3864",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903251",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#66293D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#29141B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}