What color is #F5A18A?

#F5A18A is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(245, 161, 138), and in HSL hsl(13, 84%, 75%).

Is #F5A18A accessible as text?

On white, #F5A18A has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #F5A18A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F5A18A?

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

What colors go well with #F5A18A?

#F5A18A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8ADEF5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F5A18A below.

Is #F5A18A good for buttons?

#F5A18A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F5A18A — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F5A18A the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #F5A18A is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#F5A18A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F5A18A

Not just a swatch — here's how #F5A18A works with other colors. Named schemes with #F5A18A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F5A18A Secondary #B66423 Accent #767743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Light Salmon 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 #F5A18A Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Light Salmon 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 #F5A18A Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #29314B

Light Salmon 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 #F5A18A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Light Salmon 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 #F5A18A Secondary #FEDFD6 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Light Salmon 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 Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F5A18A 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 63/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

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 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F5A18A 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 9.2:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #F5C58A — 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 #F5A18A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F5A18A;
  --color-base-rgb: 245 161 138;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.7% 0.106 36.0);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FDE0D8;
  --color-200: #F8C3B4;
  --color-300: #EE9981;
  --color-400: #DF7253;
  --color-500: #C45030;
  --color-600: #95432D;
  --color-700: #693425;
  --color-800: #45251C;
  --color-900: #2A1813;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FDE0D8',
    200: '#F8C3B4',
    300: '#EE9981',
    400: '#DF7253',
    500: '#C45030',
    600: '#95432D',
    700: '#693425',
    800: '#45251C',
    900: '#2A1813',
  },
}

$base: #F5A18A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FDE0D8;
$base-200: #F8C3B4;
$base-300: #EE9981;
$base-400: #DF7253;
$base-500: #C45030;
$base-600: #95432D;
$base-700: #693425;
$base-800: #45251C;
$base-900: #2A1813;
$base-hover: #EF6843;
$base-subtle: #F8E5E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F5A18A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE0D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8C3B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EE9981",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DF7253",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C45030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#95432D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#693425",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#45251C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1813",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F5A18A

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Pairs with #F5A18A

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