What color is #F8A8BB?

#F8A8BB is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(248, 168, 187), and in HSL hsl(346, 85%, 82%).

Is #F8A8BB accessible as text?

On white, #F8A8BB has a contrast ratio of 1.86:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.31:1 (passes). For text placed on #F8A8BB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F8A8BB?

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

What colors go well with #F8A8BB?

#F8A8BB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AAF8E6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F8A8BB below.

Is #F8A8BB good for buttons?

#F8A8BB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F8A8BB — white text only reaches 1.86:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F8A8BB the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F8A8BB is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F8A8BB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F8A8BB

Not just a swatch — here's how #F8A8BB works with other colors. Named schemes with #F8A8BB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F8A8BB Secondary #B8612C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #F8A8BB Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #F8A8BB Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #F8A8BB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #F8A8BB Secondary #FFE7ED Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

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 #F8A8BB 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 39/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

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

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F8A8BB

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People also use #F8A8BB 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 10.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBF0F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F8B2AA — 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 #F8A8BB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #F8A8BB;
  --color-base-rgb: 248 168 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.4% 0.097 3.9);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E1;
  --color-200: #F9B4C4;
  --color-300: #EE819A;
  --color-400: #DF5373;
  --color-500: #C53052;
  --color-600: #962C45;
  --color-700: #6A2535;
  --color-800: #451C26;
  --color-900: #2A1318;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E1',
    200: '#F9B4C4',
    300: '#EE819A',
    400: '#DF5373',
    500: '#C53052',
    600: '#962C45',
    700: '#6A2535',
    800: '#451C26',
    900: '#2A1318',
  },
}

$base: #F8A8BB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E1;
$base-200: #F9B4C4;
$base-300: #EE819A;
$base-400: #DF5373;
$base-500: #C53052;
$base-600: #962C45;
$base-700: #6A2535;
$base-800: #451C26;
$base-900: #2A1318;
$base-hover: #F25D80;
$base-subtle: #FAE8EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F8A8BB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F9B4C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EE819A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DF5373",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C53052",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#962C45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6A2535",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#451C26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1318",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}