What color is #F5C2CD?

#F5C2CD is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(245, 194, 205), and in HSL hsl(347, 72%, 86%).

Is #F5C2CD accessible as text?

On white, #F5C2CD has a contrast ratio of 1.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.48:1 (passes). For text placed on #F5C2CD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F5C2CD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #F5C2CD?

#F5C2CD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C2F5EA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F5C2CD below.

Is #F5C2CD good for buttons?

#F5C2CD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F5C2CD — white text only reaches 1.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F5C2CD the same as CSS pink?

No — #F5C2CD is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) is the closest CSS named color.

#F5C2CD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F5C2CD

Not just a swatch — here's how #F5C2CD works with other colors. Named schemes with #F5C2CD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F5C2CD Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Bubblegum 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F5C2CD Secondary #B8622C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Bubblegum Pink 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 #F5C2CD Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Bubblegum Pink 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 #F5C2CD Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Bubblegum Pink 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 #F5C2CD Secondary #FFF5F8 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Bubblegum 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 Bubblegum Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F5C2CD 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 77/100

High

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

Depth 13/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 28/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 19/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 69/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F5C2CD

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People also use #F5C2CD with

Bubblegum Pink Apricot Pale Turquoise 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 11.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF4F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F5C8C2 — 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 #F5C2CD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F5C2CD;
  --color-base-rgb: 245 194 205;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(86.2% 0.060 4.0);
  --color-50: #FDF1F4;
  --color-100: #FADBE2;
  --color-200: #F3B9C6;
  --color-300: #E6899D;
  --color-400: #D55D77;
  --color-500: #BA3B56;
  --color-600: #8E3448;
  --color-700: #642A37;
  --color-800: #421F27;
  --color-900: #281519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bubblegum-pink: {
    50: '#FDF1F4',
    100: '#FADBE2',
    200: '#F3B9C6',
    300: '#E6899D',
    400: '#D55D77',
    500: '#BA3B56',
    600: '#8E3448',
    700: '#642A37',
    800: '#421F27',
    900: '#281519',
  },
}

$base: #F5C2CD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F4;
$base-100: #FADBE2;
$base-200: #F3B9C6;
$base-300: #E6899D;
$base-400: #D55D77;
$base-500: #BA3B56;
$base-600: #8E3448;
$base-700: #642A37;
$base-800: #421F27;
$base-900: #281519;
$base-hover: #E9768F;
$base-subtle: #FAEEF1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F5C2CD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6899D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA3B56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3448",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642A37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F5C2CD

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