What color is #F6A6B1?

#F6A6B1 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(246, 166, 177), and in HSL hsl(352, 82%, 81%).

Is #F6A6B1 accessible as text?

On white, #F6A6B1 has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #F6A6B1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F6A6B1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #F6A6B1?

#F6A6B1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A7F6EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F6A6B1 below.

Is #F6A6B1 good for buttons?

#F6A6B1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F6A6B1 — white text only reaches 1.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F6A6B1 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F6A6B1 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F6A6B1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F6A6B1

Not just a swatch — here's how #F6A6B1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F6A6B1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F6A6B1 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #F6A6B1 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Carnation 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 #F6A6B1 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Carnation 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 #F6A6B1 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #F6A6B1 Secondary #FFE4E8 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F6A6B1 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

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 53/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 25/100

Low

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

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F6A6B1 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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF0F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6B7A7 — 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 #F6A6B1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F6A6B1;
  --color-base-rgb: 246 166 177;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.6% 0.095 10.4);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FCD9DE;
  --color-200: #F8B5BE;
  --color-300: #ED8391;
  --color-400: #DD5567;
  --color-500: #C33245;
  --color-600: #942E3B;
  --color-700: #69262F;
  --color-800: #441D22;
  --color-900: #2A1416;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FCD9DE',
    200: '#F8B5BE',
    300: '#ED8391',
    400: '#DD5567',
    500: '#C33245',
    600: '#942E3B',
    700: '#69262F',
    800: '#441D22',
    900: '#2A1416',
  },
}

$base: #F6A6B1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FCD9DE;
$base-200: #F8B5BE;
$base-300: #ED8391;
$base-400: #DD5567;
$base-500: #C33245;
$base-600: #942E3B;
$base-700: #69262F;
$base-800: #441D22;
$base-900: #2A1416;
$base-hover: #EF5C6F;
$base-subtle: #FAE7EA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F6A6B1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCD9DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8B5BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED8391",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD5567",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C33245",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#942E3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#69262F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#441D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1416",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F6A6B1

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