What color is #F3ADD2?

#F3ADD2 is a pale, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(243, 173, 210), and in HSL hsl(328, 74%, 82%).

Is #F3ADD2 accessible as text?

On white, #F3ADD2 has a contrast ratio of 1.79:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3ADD2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3ADD2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #F3ADD2?

#F3ADD2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFF3CF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3ADD2 below.

Is #F3ADD2 good for buttons?

#F3ADD2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3ADD2 — white text only reaches 1.79:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3ADD2 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F3ADD2 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3ADD2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3ADD2

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3ADD2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3ADD2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3ADD2 Secondary #B96030 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #F3ADD2 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 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 #F3ADD2 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

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 #F3ADD2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 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 #F3ADD2 Secondary #FFEBF8 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 #F3ADD2 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 62/100

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 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 13/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

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 #F3ADD2

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People also use #F3ADD2 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 10.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF1F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F3AFBD — 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 #F3ADD2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F3ADD2;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 173 210;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.4% 0.094 346.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F8;
  --color-100: #FBDBEC;
  --color-200: #F4B8D8;
  --color-300: #E788BB;
  --color-400: #D65C9D;
  --color-500: #BC397F;
  --color-600: #8F3364;
  --color-700: #652A49;
  --color-800: #421F32;
  --color-900: #29151F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF1F8',
    100: '#FBDBEC',
    200: '#F4B8D8',
    300: '#E788BB',
    400: '#D65C9D',
    500: '#BC397F',
    600: '#8F3364',
    700: '#652A49',
    800: '#421F32',
    900: '#29151F',
  },
}

$base: #F3ADD2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F8;
$base-100: #FBDBEC;
$base-200: #F4B8D8;
$base-300: #E788BB;
$base-400: #D65C9D;
$base-500: #BC397F;
$base-600: #8F3364;
$base-700: #652A49;
$base-800: #421F32;
$base-900: #29151F;
$base-hover: #E866AC;
$base-subtle: #F9E9F2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3ADD2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDBEC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E788BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D65C9D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC397F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F3364",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#29151F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}