What color is #F6BBB2?

#F6BBB2 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(246, 187, 178), and in HSL hsl(8, 79%, 83%).

Is #F6BBB2 accessible as text?

On white, #F6BBB2 has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #F6BBB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F6BBB2?

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

What colors go well with #F6BBB2?

#F6BBB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B1EDF6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F6BBB2 below.

Is #F6BBB2 good for buttons?

#F6BBB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F6BBB2 — white text only reaches 1.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F6BBB2 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F6BBB2 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F6BBB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F6BBB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #F6BBB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F6BBB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F6BBB2 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 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 #F6BBB2 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 #F6BBB2 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 #F6BBB2 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 #F6BBB2 Secondary #FFF4F0 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 #F6BBB2 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 15/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 64/100

High

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F6BBB2 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 11.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF3F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6D1B1 — 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 #F6BBB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F6BBB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 246 187 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.3% 0.070 28.5);
  --color-50: #FEF2F1;
  --color-100: #FCDEDA;
  --color-200: #F6BFB6;
  --color-300: #EB9285;
  --color-400: #DA6958;
  --color-500: #C04735;
  --color-600: #923D30;
  --color-700: #673028;
  --color-800: #43231D;
  --color-900: #291714;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FEF2F1',
    100: '#FCDEDA',
    200: '#F6BFB6',
    300: '#EB9285',
    400: '#DA6958',
    500: '#C04735',
    600: '#923D30',
    700: '#673028',
    800: '#43231D',
    900: '#291714',
  },
}

$base: #F6BBB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF2F1;
$base-100: #FCDEDA;
$base-200: #F6BFB6;
$base-300: #EB9285;
$base-400: #DA6958;
$base-500: #C04735;
$base-600: #923D30;
$base-700: #673028;
$base-800: #43231D;
$base-900: #291714;
$base-hover: #ED7866;
$base-subtle: #FAECEA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F6BBB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCDEDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6BFB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB9285",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA6958",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C04735",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#923D30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673028",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43231D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F6BBB2

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