What color is #F48596?

#F48596 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(244, 133, 150), and in HSL hsl(351, 83%, 74%).

Is #F48596 accessible as text?

On white, #F48596 has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.64:1 (passes). For text placed on #F48596, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F48596?

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

What colors go well with #F48596?

#F48596 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #86F4E3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F48596 below.

Is #F48596 good for buttons?

#F48596 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F48596 — white text only reaches 2.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F48596 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F48596 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F48596 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F48596

Not just a swatch — here's how #F48596 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F48596 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F48596 Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F48596 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Light Coral 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 #F48596 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 #F48596 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #F48596 Secondary #F6CCD0 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 #F48596 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 52/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F48596 with

Carnation Burlywood Seafoam 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 7.6:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #F49A86 — 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 #F48596 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F48596;
  --color-base-rgb: 244 133 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.3% 0.136 11.2);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD9DE;
  --color-200: #F8B4BF;
  --color-300: #ED8292;
  --color-400: #DE5469;
  --color-500: #C33147;
  --color-600: #952D3D;
  --color-700: #692630;
  --color-800: #441C22;
  --color-900: #2A1317;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD9DE',
    200: '#F8B4BF',
    300: '#ED8292',
    400: '#DE5469',
    500: '#C33147',
    600: '#952D3D',
    700: '#692630',
    800: '#441C22',
    900: '#2A1317',
  },
}

$base: #F48596;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD9DE;
$base-200: #F8B4BF;
$base-300: #ED8292;
$base-400: #DE5469;
$base-500: #C33147;
$base-600: #952D3D;
$base-700: #692630;
$base-800: #441C22;
$base-900: #2A1317;
$base-hover: #ED415B;
$base-subtle: #F8DFE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F48596",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD9DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B4BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED8292",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DE5469",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C33147",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#952D3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441C22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1317",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F48596

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Pairs with #F48596

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