What color is #F796D2?

#F796D2 is a light, vivid pink. In RGB it is rgb(247, 150, 210), and in HSL hsl(323, 86%, 78%).

Is #F796D2 accessible as text?

On white, #F796D2 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #F796D2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F796D2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #F796D2?

#F796D2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #97F7BC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F796D2 below.

Is #F796D2 good for buttons?

#F796D2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F796D2 — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F796D2 the same as CSS plum?

No — #F796D2 is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#F796D2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F796D2

Not just a swatch — here's how #F796D2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F796D2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F796D2 Secondary #BA6031 Accent #7D7540 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Carnation as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F796D2 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9462 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #F796D2 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #25324B

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 #F796D2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203C Accent #E6C2C4 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 #F796D2 Secondary #FFDCF1 Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #F796D2 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 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 9/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 42/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F796D2 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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBEDF5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F797B2 — 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 #F796D2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F796D2;
  --color-base-rgb: 247 150 210;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.1% 0.137 342.9);
  --color-50: #FEF0F9;
  --color-100: #FDD8EF;
  --color-200: #F9B3DE;
  --color-300: #EF80C5;
  --color-400: #E052AA;
  --color-500: #C62F8C;
  --color-600: #962B6D;
  --color-700: #6A2550;
  --color-800: #451C35;
  --color-900: #2A1321;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F9',
    100: '#FDD8EF',
    200: '#F9B3DE',
    300: '#EF80C5',
    400: '#E052AA',
    500: '#C62F8C',
    600: '#962B6D',
    700: '#6A2550',
    800: '#451C35',
    900: '#2A1321',
  },
}

$base: #F796D2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F9;
$base-100: #FDD8EF;
$base-200: #F9B3DE;
$base-300: #EF80C5;
$base-400: #E052AA;
$base-500: #C62F8C;
$base-600: #962B6D;
$base-700: #6A2550;
$base-800: #451C35;
$base-900: #2A1321;
$base-hover: #F24DB2;
$base-subtle: #F9E3F1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F796D2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8EF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9B3DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EF80C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E052AA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C62F8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#962B6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A2550",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#451C35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1321",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F796D2

Color Lab

Pairs with #F796D2

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