What color is #F6CBB6?

#F6CBB6 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(246, 203, 182), and in HSL hsl(20, 78%, 84%).

Is #F6CBB6 accessible as text?

On white, #F6CBB6 has a contrast ratio of 1.49:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #F6CBB6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F6CBB6?

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

What colors go well with #F6CBB6?

#F6CBB6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B6E1F6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F6CBB6 below.

Is #F6CBB6 good for buttons?

#F6CBB6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F6CBB6 — white text only reaches 1.49:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F6CBB6 the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #F6CBB6 is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#F6CBB6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F6CBB6

Not just a swatch — here's how #F6CBB6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F6CBB6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F6CBB6 Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Apricot 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 #F6CBB6 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Apricot 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 #F6CBB6 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Apricot 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 #F6CBB6 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Apricot 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 #F6CBB6 Secondary #FFF7EF Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Apricot 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 Apricot carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F6CBB6 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 78/100

High

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

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 77/100

High

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

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 10/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 71/100

High

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

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F6CBB6 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 12.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF5F2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6E1B6 — 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 #F6CBB6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F6CBB6;
  --color-base-rgb: 246 203 182;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.4% 0.057 47.5);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FBE5DA;
  --color-200: #F6CCB6;
  --color-300: #EAA785;
  --color-400: #DA8358;
  --color-500: #BF6436;
  --color-600: #915130;
  --color-700: #673D28;
  --color-800: #432A1E;
  --color-900: #291B14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FBE5DA',
    200: '#F6CCB6',
    300: '#EAA785',
    400: '#DA8358',
    500: '#BF6436',
    600: '#915130',
    700: '#673D28',
    800: '#432A1E',
    900: '#291B14',
  },
}

$base: #F6CBB6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FBE5DA;
$base-200: #F6CCB6;
$base-300: #EAA785;
$base-400: #DA8358;
$base-500: #BF6436;
$base-600: #915130;
$base-700: #673D28;
$base-800: #432A1E;
$base-900: #291B14;
$base-hover: #ED966A;
$base-subtle: #FAF0EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F6CBB6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE5DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6CCB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EAA785",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA8358",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF6436",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#915130",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673D28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432A1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291B14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F6CBB6

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