What color is #F87791?

#F87791 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(248, 119, 145), and in HSL hsl(348, 90%, 72%).

Is #F87791 accessible as text?

On white, #F87791 has a contrast ratio of 2.61:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #F87791, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F87791?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #F87791?

#F87791 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77F8DE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F87791 below.

Is #F87791 good for buttons?

#F87791 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F87791 — white text only reaches 2.61:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F87791 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F87791 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F87791 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F87791

Not just a swatch — here's how #F87791 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F87791 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F87791 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Watermelon 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 #F87791 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Watermelon 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 #F87791 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Watermelon 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 #F87791 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Watermelon 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 #F87791 Secondary #F5C5CB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Watermelon 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 Watermelon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F87791 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 38/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 61/100

High

Bold and ownable — memorable as a primary brand color.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 29/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F87791 with

Carnation Light Salmon Seafoam Green Gainsboro 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAE7EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F88877 — 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 #F87791 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F87791;
  --color-base-rgb: 248 119 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.6% 0.159 9.2);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DF;
  --color-200: #FBB2C0;
  --color-300: #F27E95;
  --color-400: #E34F6C;
  --color-500: #CA2B4B;
  --color-600: #99293F;
  --color-700: #6C2332;
  --color-800: #461B23;
  --color-900: #2B1217;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  watermelon: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DF',
    200: '#FBB2C0',
    300: '#F27E95',
    400: '#E34F6C',
    500: '#CA2B4B',
    600: '#99293F',
    700: '#6C2332',
    800: '#461B23',
    900: '#2B1217',
  },
}

$base: #F87791;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DF;
$base-200: #FBB2C0;
$base-300: #F27E95;
$base-400: #E34F6C;
$base-500: #CA2B4B;
$base-600: #99293F;
$base-700: #6C2332;
$base-800: #461B23;
$base-900: #2B1217;
$base-hover: #F43258;
$base-subtle: #F8DBE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F87791",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBB2C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F27E95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F6C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CA2B4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#99293F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C2332",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F87791

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