What color is #F59293?

#F59293 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(245, 146, 147), and in HSL hsl(359, 83%, 77%).

Is #F59293 accessible as text?

On white, #F59293 has a contrast ratio of 2.23:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.42:1 (passes). For text placed on #F59293, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F59293?

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

What colors go well with #F59293?

#F59293 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #94F5F3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F59293 below.

Is #F59293 good for buttons?

#F59293 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F59293 — white text only reaches 2.23:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F59293 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #F59293 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#F59293 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F59293

Not just a swatch — here's how #F59293 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F59293 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F59293 Secondary #B86228 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Salmon Pink 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 #F59293 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon Pink 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 #F59293 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Salmon Pink opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F59293 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Salmon Pink 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F59293 Secondary #FAD5D4 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon Pink 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F59293 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F59293 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 8.3:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #F5B394 — 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 #F59293 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F59293;
  --color-base-rgb: 245 146 147;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.120 19.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F1;
  --color-100: #FDD9D9;
  --color-200: #F8B4B6;
  --color-300: #ED8284;
  --color-400: #DE5457;
  --color-500: #C33134;
  --color-600: #952D2F;
  --color-700: #692627;
  --color-800: #441C1D;
  --color-900: #2A1314;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F1',
    100: '#FDD9D9',
    200: '#F8B4B6',
    300: '#ED8284',
    400: '#DE5457',
    500: '#C33134',
    600: '#952D2F',
    700: '#692627',
    800: '#441C1D',
    900: '#2A1314',
  },
}

$base: #F59293;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F1;
$base-100: #FDD9D9;
$base-200: #F8B4B6;
$base-300: #ED8284;
$base-400: #DE5457;
$base-500: #C33134;
$base-600: #952D2F;
$base-700: #692627;
$base-800: #441C1D;
$base-900: #2A1314;
$base-hover: #EE4C4F;
$base-subtle: #F9E2E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F59293",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD9D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B4B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED8284",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DE5457",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C33134",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#952D2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692627",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441C1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1314",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F59293

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Pairs with #F59293

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