What color is #F99FBE?

#F99FBE is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(249, 159, 190), and in HSL hsl(339, 88%, 80%).

Is #F99FBE accessible as text?

On white, #F99FBE has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.73:1 (passes). For text placed on #F99FBE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #F99FBE?

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

What colors go well with #F99FBE?

#F99FBE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FF9D9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #F99FBE below.

Is #F99FBE good for buttons?

#F99FBE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #F99FBE — white text only reaches 1.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #F99FBE the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #F99FBE is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#F99FBE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #F99FBE

Not just a swatch — here's how #F99FBE works with other colors. Named schemes with #F99FBE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #F99FBE Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #F99FBE Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #F99FBE Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

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 #F99FBE Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A 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 #F99FBE Secondary #FFE1EB Support #9C9087 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 #F99FBE 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 28/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 27/100

Low

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

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #F99FBE with

Mauve Melon Seafoam 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBEEF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #F99FA1 — 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 #F99FBE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #F99FBE;
  --color-base-rgb: 249 159 190;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.1% 0.113 357.8);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E5;
  --color-200: #FAB2CB;
  --color-300: #F07FA7;
  --color-400: #E25083;
  --color-500: #C82D63;
  --color-600: #982A50;
  --color-700: #6B243D;
  --color-800: #461B2A;
  --color-900: #2B131B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E5',
    200: '#FAB2CB',
    300: '#F07FA7',
    400: '#E25083',
    500: '#C82D63',
    600: '#982A50',
    700: '#6B243D',
    800: '#461B2A',
    900: '#2B131B',
  },
}

$base: #F99FBE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E5;
$base-200: #FAB2CB;
$base-300: #F07FA7;
$base-400: #E25083;
$base-500: #C82D63;
$base-600: #982A50;
$base-700: #6B243D;
$base-800: #461B2A;
$base-900: #2B131B;
$base-hover: #F4528B;
$base-subtle: #FAE5ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#F99FBE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F07FA7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E25083",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C82D63",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A50",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B243D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B131B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #F99FBE

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Pairs with #F99FBE

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