What color is #F6ABA2?

#F6ABA2 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(246, 171, 162), and in HSL hsl(6, 82%, 80%).

Is #F6ABA2 accessible as text?

On white, #F6ABA2 has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #F6ABA2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F6ABA2?

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

What colors go well with #F6ABA2?

#F6ABA2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A2EDF6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F6ABA2 below.

Is #F6ABA2 good for buttons?

#F6ABA2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F6ABA2 — white text only reaches 1.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F6ABA2 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F6ABA2 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F6ABA2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F6ABA2

Not just a swatch — here's how #F6ABA2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F6ABA2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F6ABA2 Secondary #B76326 Accent #787743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #F6ABA2 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #F6ABA2 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #F6ABA2 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #F6ABA2 Secondary #FFE7E3 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 #F6ABA2 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

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 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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 55/100

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 #F6ABA2

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People also use #F6ABA2 with

Pink Wheat Pale Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

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 #FBF0EF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6C6A2 — 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 #F6ABA2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F6ABA2;
  --color-base-rgb: 246 171 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.1% 0.090 26.8);
  --color-50: #FEF2F0;
  --color-100: #FCDCD9;
  --color-200: #F8BCB5;
  --color-300: #ED8D83;
  --color-400: #DD6355;
  --color-500: #C34132;
  --color-600: #94382E;
  --color-700: #692D26;
  --color-800: #44211D;
  --color-900: #2A1614;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FEF2F0',
    100: '#FCDCD9',
    200: '#F8BCB5',
    300: '#ED8D83',
    400: '#DD6355',
    500: '#C34132',
    600: '#94382E',
    700: '#692D26',
    800: '#44211D',
    900: '#2A1614',
  },
}

$base: #F6ABA2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF2F0;
$base-100: #FCDCD9;
$base-200: #F8BCB5;
$base-300: #ED8D83;
$base-400: #DD6355;
$base-500: #C34132;
$base-600: #94382E;
$base-700: #692D26;
$base-800: #44211D;
$base-900: #2A1614;
$base-hover: #EE6758;
$base-subtle: #F9E8E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F6ABA2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCDCD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8BCB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED8D83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD6355",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C34132",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#94382E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#692D26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44211D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1614",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}