What color is #F8CDC2?

#F8CDC2 is a pale, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(248, 205, 194), and in HSL hsl(12, 79%, 87%).

Is #F8CDC2 accessible as text?

On white, #F8CDC2 has a contrast ratio of 1.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #F8CDC2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F8CDC2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #F8CDC2?

#F8CDC2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C4EEF8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F8CDC2 below.

Is #F8CDC2 good for buttons?

#F8CDC2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F8CDC2 — white text only reaches 1.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F8CDC2 the same as CSS pink?

No — #F8CDC2 is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) 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.

#F8CDC2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F8CDC2

Not just a swatch — here's how #F8CDC2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F8CDC2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F8CDC2 Secondary #B76323 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F8CDC2 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F Ink #2B2723

Rose Quartz sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F8CDC2 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rose Quartz 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 #F8CDC2 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #29314B

Rose Quartz opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F8CDC2 Secondary #FFF6F2 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F8CDC2 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 80/100

Very high

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

Depth 11/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 40/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 20/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 8/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 73/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #F8CDC2

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People also use #F8CDC2 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 12.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF6F5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F8E0C4 — 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 #F8CDC2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F8CDC2;
  --color-base-rgb: 248 205 194;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.2% 0.051 34.7);
  --color-50: #FEF3F1;
  --color-100: #FCE0DA;
  --color-200: #F6C3B6;
  --color-300: #EB9985;
  --color-400: #DA7258;
  --color-500: #C05135;
  --color-600: #924330;
  --color-700: #673428;
  --color-800: #43251D;
  --color-900: #291814;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-quartz: {
    50: '#FEF3F1',
    100: '#FCE0DA',
    200: '#F6C3B6',
    300: '#EB9985',
    400: '#DA7258',
    500: '#C05135',
    600: '#924330',
    700: '#673428',
    800: '#43251D',
    900: '#291814',
  },
}

$base: #F8CDC2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF3F1;
$base-100: #FCE0DA;
$base-200: #F6C3B6;
$base-300: #EB9985;
$base-400: #DA7258;
$base-500: #C05135;
$base-600: #924330;
$base-700: #673428;
$base-800: #43251D;
$base-900: #291814;
$base-hover: #EF8D74;
$base-subtle: #FBF1EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F8CDC2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE0DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6C3B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB9985",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA7258",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C05135",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#924330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673428",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43251D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291814",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F8CDC2

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