What color is #F997AA?

#F997AA is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(249, 151, 170), and in HSL hsl(348, 89%, 78%).

Is #F997AA accessible as text?

On white, #F997AA has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #F997AA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F997AA?

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

What colors go well with #F997AA?

#F997AA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #95F9E5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F997AA below.

Is #F997AA good for buttons?

#F997AA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F997AA — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F997AA the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #F997AA is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#F997AA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F997AA

Not just a swatch — here's how #F997AA works with other colors. Named schemes with #F997AA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F997AA Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #F997AA Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

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 #F997AA Accent #AEC3B1 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 #F997AA Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 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 #F997AA Secondary #FFDBE0 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 #F997AA 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F997AA 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 8.9:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #F9A295 — 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 #F997AA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F997AA;
  --color-base-rgb: 249 151 170;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.2% 0.119 7.7);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DF;
  --color-200: #FAB2C0;
  --color-300: #F17E95;
  --color-400: #E34F6D;
  --color-500: #C92C4B;
  --color-600: #982A40;
  --color-700: #6B2332;
  --color-800: #461B24;
  --color-900: #2B1317;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DF',
    200: '#FAB2C0',
    300: '#F17E95',
    400: '#E34F6D',
    500: '#C92C4B',
    600: '#982A40',
    700: '#6B2332',
    800: '#461B24',
    900: '#2B1317',
  },
}

$base: #F997AA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DF;
$base-200: #FAB2C0;
$base-300: #F17E95;
$base-400: #E34F6D;
$base-500: #C92C4B;
$base-600: #982A40;
$base-700: #6B2332;
$base-800: #461B24;
$base-900: #2B1317;
$base-hover: #F44A6C;
$base-subtle: #FAE3E7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F997AA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F17E95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F6D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C92C4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B2332",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1317",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F997AA

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