What color is #F98FB2?

#F98FB2 is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(249, 143, 178), and in HSL hsl(340, 90%, 77%).

Is #F98FB2 accessible as text?

On white, #F98FB2 has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #F98FB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F98FB2?

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

What colors go well with #F98FB2?

#F98FB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90F9D6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F98FB2 below.

Is #F98FB2 good for buttons?

#F98FB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F98FB2 — white text only reaches 2.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F98FB2 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F98FB2 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F98FB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F98FB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #F98FB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #F98FB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F98FB2 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #F98FB2 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #F98FB2 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 #F98FB2 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 #F98FB2 Secondary #FED6E1 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 #F98FB2 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 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 29/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F98FB2 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBECF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F99090 — 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 #F98FB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F98FB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 249 143 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.2% 0.133 359.5);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E4;
  --color-200: #FBB2CA;
  --color-300: #F27EA4;
  --color-400: #E34F80;
  --color-500: #CA2B60;
  --color-600: #99294E;
  --color-700: #6C233B;
  --color-800: #461B29;
  --color-900: #2B121B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E4',
    200: '#FBB2CA',
    300: '#F27EA4',
    400: '#E34F80',
    500: '#CA2B60',
    600: '#99294E',
    700: '#6C233B',
    800: '#461B29',
    900: '#2B121B',
  },
}

$base: #F98FB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E4;
$base-200: #FBB2CA;
$base-300: #F27EA4;
$base-400: #E34F80;
$base-500: #CA2B60;
$base-600: #99294E;
$base-700: #6C233B;
$base-800: #461B29;
$base-900: #2B121B;
$base-hover: #F54580;
$base-subtle: #F9E1E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F98FB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBB2CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F27EA4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CA2B60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#99294E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C233B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B121B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F98FB2

Color Lab

Pairs with #F98FB2

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