What color is #F4AE92?

#F4AE92 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(244, 174, 146), and in HSL hsl(17, 82%, 76%).

Is #F4AE92 accessible as text?

On white, #F4AE92 has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #F4AE92, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F4AE92?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #F4AE92?

#F4AE92 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90D8F4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F4AE92 below.

Is #F4AE92 good for buttons?

#F4AE92 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F4AE92 — white text only reaches 1.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F4AE92 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #F4AE92 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#F4AE92 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F4AE92

Not just a swatch — here's how #F4AE92 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F4AE92 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F4AE92 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Melon 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 #F4AE92 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Melon 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 #F4AE92 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Melon 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 #F4AE92 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Melon 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 #F4AE92 Secondary #FFE8DE Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Melon 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 Melon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F4AE92 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

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

Surface fit 54/100

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 #F4AE92

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People also use #F4AE92 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 10.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF0EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F4CE90 — 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 #F4AE92 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F4AE92;
  --color-base-rgb: 244 174 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.0% 0.091 42.7);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FCE3D9;
  --color-200: #F8C8B5;
  --color-300: #EDA183;
  --color-400: #DD7C55;
  --color-500: #C35B32;
  --color-600: #944B2E;
  --color-700: #693926;
  --color-800: #44281D;
  --color-900: #2A1A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FCE3D9',
    200: '#F8C8B5',
    300: '#EDA183',
    400: '#DD7C55',
    500: '#C35B32',
    600: '#944B2E',
    700: '#693926',
    800: '#44281D',
    900: '#2A1A14',
  },
}

$base: #F4AE92;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FCE3D9;
$base-200: #F8C8B5;
$base-300: #EDA183;
$base-400: #DD7C55;
$base-500: #C35B32;
$base-600: #944B2E;
$base-700: #693926;
$base-800: #44281D;
$base-900: #2A1A14;
$base-hover: #ED7849;
$base-subtle: #F8E8E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F4AE92",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE3D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8C8B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EDA183",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD7C55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C35B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#944B2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#693926",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44281D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}