What color is #F6CCBB?

#F6CCBB is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(246, 204, 187), and in HSL hsl(17, 77%, 85%).

Is #F6CCBB accessible as text?

On white, #F6CCBB has a contrast ratio of 1.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.27:1 (passes). For text placed on #F6CCBB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F6CCBB?

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

What colors go well with #F6CCBB?

#F6CCBB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BBE6F6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F6CCBB below.

Is #F6CCBB good for buttons?

#F6CCBB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F6CCBB — white text only reaches 1.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F6CCBB the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #F6CCBB is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color.

#F6CCBB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F6CCBB

Not just a swatch — here's how #F6CCBB works with other colors. Named schemes with #F6CCBB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F6CCBB Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 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 #F6CCBB 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 #F6CCBB Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 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 #F6CCBB Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE 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 #F6CCBB Secondary #FFF6F0 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 #F6CCBB 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 79/100

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 73/100

High

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

Vintage feel 41/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 21/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 72/100

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 #F6CCBB with

Pink Peach Powder Blue Greige 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 12.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF6F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F6E0BB — 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 #F6CCBB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F6CCBB;
  --color-base-rgb: 246 204 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.7% 0.053 43.2);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FBE3DA;
  --color-200: #F5C9B7;
  --color-300: #E9A286;
  --color-400: #D97D59;
  --color-500: #BE5D37;
  --color-600: #914C31;
  --color-700: #663A28;
  --color-800: #43281E;
  --color-900: #291A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  apricot: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FBE3DA',
    200: '#F5C9B7',
    300: '#E9A286',
    400: '#D97D59',
    500: '#BE5D37',
    600: '#914C31',
    700: '#663A28',
    800: '#43281E',
    900: '#291A14',
  },
}

$base: #F6CCBB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FBE3DA;
$base-200: #F5C9B7;
$base-300: #E9A286;
$base-400: #D97D59;
$base-500: #BE5D37;
$base-600: #914C31;
$base-700: #663A28;
$base-800: #43281E;
$base-900: #291A14;
$base-hover: #EC926F;
$base-subtle: #FAF1ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F6CCBB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE3DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5C9B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9A286",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D97D59",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BE5D37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#914C31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#663A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43281E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F6CCBB

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