What color is #F88BB2?

#F88BB2 is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(248, 139, 178), and in HSL hsl(339, 89%, 76%).

Is #F88BB2 accessible as text?

On white, #F88BB2 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #F88BB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F88BB2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #F88BB2?

#F88BB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BF8D2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F88BB2 below.

Is #F88BB2 good for buttons?

#F88BB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F88BB2 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F88BB2 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F88BB2 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F88BB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F88BB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #F88BB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F88BB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F88BB2 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

This palette keeps Salmon Pink 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 #F88BB2 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Salmon Pink 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 #F88BB2 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Salmon Pink 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 #F88BB2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Salmon Pink 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 #F88BB2 Secondary #FCD3DF Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon Pink 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F88BB2 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 26/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F88BB2

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People also use #F88BB2 with

Mauve 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBEBF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F88B8D — 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 #F88BB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F88BB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 248 139 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.5% 0.138 358.1);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E5;
  --color-200: #FAB2CB;
  --color-300: #F17EA6;
  --color-400: #E34F83;
  --color-500: #C92C63;
  --color-600: #982A50;
  --color-700: #6B233D;
  --color-800: #461B2A;
  --color-900: #2B131B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E5',
    200: '#FAB2CB',
    300: '#F17EA6',
    400: '#E34F83',
    500: '#C92C63',
    600: '#982A50',
    700: '#6B233D',
    800: '#461B2A',
    900: '#2B131B',
  },
}

$base: #F88BB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E5;
$base-200: #FAB2CB;
$base-300: #F17EA6;
$base-400: #E34F83;
$base-500: #C92C63;
$base-600: #982A50;
$base-700: #6B233D;
$base-800: #461B2A;
$base-900: #2B131B;
$base-hover: #F44280;
$base-subtle: #F9E0E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F88BB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F17EA6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C92C63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B233D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B131B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F88BB2

Color Lab

Pairs with #F88BB2

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