What color is #F89CA9?

#F89CA9 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(248, 156, 169), and in HSL hsl(352, 87%, 79%).

Is #F89CA9 accessible as text?

On white, #F89CA9 has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #F89CA9, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F89CA9?

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

What colors go well with #F89CA9?

#F89CA9 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9BF8EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F89CA9 below.

Is #F89CA9 good for buttons?

#F89CA9 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F89CA9 — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F89CA9 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F89CA9 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F89CA9 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F89CA9

Not just a swatch — here's how #F89CA9 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F89CA9 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F89CA9 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F89CA9 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon Pink 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 #F89CA9 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #F89CA9 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #F89CA9 Secondary #FFDEE1 Support #9B9087 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 #F89CA9 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 63/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F89CA9 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 #FBEEEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F8AD9B — 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 #F89CA9 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F89CA9;
  --color-base-rgb: 248 156 169;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.9% 0.111 10.7);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD8DD;
  --color-200: #FAB3BC;
  --color-300: #F07F8E;
  --color-400: #E15164;
  --color-500: #C72E42;
  --color-600: #972B39;
  --color-700: #6B242E;
  --color-800: #451C21;
  --color-900: #2A1316;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD8DD',
    200: '#FAB3BC',
    300: '#F07F8E',
    400: '#E15164',
    500: '#C72E42',
    600: '#972B39',
    700: '#6B242E',
    800: '#451C21',
    900: '#2A1316',
  },
}

$base: #F89CA9;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD8DD;
$base-200: #FAB3BC;
$base-300: #F07F8E;
$base-400: #E15164;
$base-500: #C72E42;
$base-600: #972B39;
$base-700: #6B242E;
$base-800: #451C21;
$base-900: #2A1316;
$base-hover: #F35065;
$base-subtle: #FAE4E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F89CA9",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB3BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F07F8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E15164",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C72E42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#972B39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B242E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#451C21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1316",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F89CA9

Color Lab

Pairs with #F89CA9

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