What color is #F9858F?

#F9858F is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(249, 133, 143), and in HSL hsl(355, 91%, 75%).

Is #F9858F accessible as text?

On white, #F9858F has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.78:1 (passes). For text placed on #F9858F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F9858F?

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

What colors go well with #F9858F?

#F9858F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #85F9F0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F9858F below.

Is #F9858F good for buttons?

#F9858F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F9858F — white text only reaches 2.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F9858F the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F9858F is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F9858F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F9858F

Not just a swatch — here's how #F9858F works with other colors. Named schemes with #F9858F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F9858F Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Light Coral 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 #F9858F Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Light Coral 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 #F9858F Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #F9858F Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light Coral 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #F9858F Secondary #F9CDCF Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral 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 Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #F9858F 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 55/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 44/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 7.8:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #F9A285 — 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 #F9858F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F9858F;
  --color-base-rgb: 249 133 143;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.141 15.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F1;
  --color-100: #FDD8DB;
  --color-200: #FBB1B7;
  --color-300: #F27D87;
  --color-400: #E44E5A;
  --color-500: #CB2A38;
  --color-600: #9A2832;
  --color-700: #6C2329;
  --color-800: #461B1E;
  --color-900: #2B1214;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FEF0F1',
    100: '#FDD8DB',
    200: '#FBB1B7',
    300: '#F27D87',
    400: '#E44E5A',
    500: '#CB2A38',
    600: '#9A2832',
    700: '#6C2329',
    800: '#461B1E',
    900: '#2B1214',
  },
}

$base: #F9858F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F1;
$base-100: #FDD8DB;
$base-200: #FBB1B7;
$base-300: #F27D87;
$base-400: #E44E5A;
$base-500: #CB2A38;
$base-600: #9A2832;
$base-700: #6C2329;
$base-800: #461B1E;
$base-900: #2B1214;
$base-hover: #F63C4C;
$base-subtle: #F9DFE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F9858F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBB1B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F27D87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E44E5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB2A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A2832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C2329",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1214",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F9858F

Color Lab

Pairs with #F9858F

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