What color is #F3D1C6?

#F3D1C6 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(243, 209, 198), and in HSL hsl(15, 65%, 86%).

Is #F3D1C6 accessible as text?

On white, #F3D1C6 has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #F3D1C6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F3D1C6?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #F3D1C6?

#F3D1C6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C4E7F3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F3D1C6 below.

Is #F3D1C6 good for buttons?

#F3D1C6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F3D1C6 — white text only reaches 1.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F3D1C6 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #F3D1C6 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#F3D1C6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F3D1C6

Not just a swatch — here's how #F3D1C6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F3D1C6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F3D1C6 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F3D1C6 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Rose Quartz 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F3D1C6 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Rose Quartz 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 #F3D1C6 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Rose Quartz 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 #F3D1C6 Secondary #FFF7F3 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F3D1C6 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 82/100

Very high

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

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 16/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 16/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 7/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 77/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F3D1C6 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 13.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF6F5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F3DFC4 — 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 #F3D1C6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F3D1C6;
  --color-base-rgb: 243 209 198;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.6% 0.041 38.7);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F9E4DD;
  --color-200: #F1C9BC;
  --color-300: #E2A38E;
  --color-400: #CF7E63;
  --color-500: #B45E41;
  --color-600: #894D38;
  --color-700: #623A2D;
  --color-800: #402921;
  --color-900: #271A16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-quartz: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F9E4DD',
    200: '#F1C9BC',
    300: '#E2A38E',
    400: '#CF7E63',
    500: '#B45E41',
    600: '#894D38',
    700: '#623A2D',
    800: '#402921',
    900: '#271A16',
  },
}

$base: #F3D1C6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F9E4DD;
$base-200: #F1C9BC;
$base-300: #E2A38E;
$base-400: #CF7E63;
$base-500: #B45E41;
$base-600: #894D38;
$base-700: #623A2D;
$base-800: #402921;
$base-900: #271A16;
$base-hover: #E3967C;
$base-subtle: #FAF2EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F3D1C6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E4DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1C9BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2A38E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF7E63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B45E41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#894D38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#623A2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402921",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271A16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F3D1C6

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