What color is #F47C94?

#F47C94 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(244, 124, 148), and in HSL hsl(348, 85%, 72%).

Is #F47C94 accessible as text?

On white, #F47C94 has a contrast ratio of 2.57:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #F47C94, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F47C94?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #F47C94?

#F47C94 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7BF4DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F47C94 below.

Is #F47C94 good for buttons?

#F47C94 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F47C94 — white text only reaches 2.57:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F47C94 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F47C94 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F47C94 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F47C94

Not just a swatch — here's how #F47C94 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F47C94 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F47C94 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Light Coral 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 #F47C94 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Light Coral 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 #F47C94 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Coral 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 #F47C94 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Light Coral 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 #F47C94 Secondary #F4C6CD Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral 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 Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F47C94 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 50/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F47C94 with

Carnation Light Salmon Seafoam Green Gainsboro Taupe

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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9E8EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F48B7B — 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 #F47C94 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F47C94;
  --color-base-rgb: 244 124 148;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.148 8.8);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8E0;
  --color-200: #F9B4C1;
  --color-300: #EE8197;
  --color-400: #DF536F;
  --color-500: #C5304E;
  --color-600: #962C41;
  --color-700: #6A2533;
  --color-800: #451C24;
  --color-900: #2A1318;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8E0',
    200: '#F9B4C1',
    300: '#EE8197',
    400: '#DF536F',
    500: '#C5304E',
    600: '#962C41',
    700: '#6A2533',
    800: '#451C24',
    900: '#2A1318',
  },
}

$base: #F47C94;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8E0;
$base-200: #F9B4C1;
$base-300: #EE8197;
$base-400: #DF536F;
$base-500: #C5304E;
$base-600: #962C41;
$base-700: #6A2533;
$base-800: #451C24;
$base-900: #2A1318;
$base-hover: #EF375C;
$base-subtle: #F7DCE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F47C94",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9B4C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EE8197",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DF536F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C5304E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#962C41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A2533",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#451C24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F47C94

Color Lab

Pairs with #F47C94

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