What color is #FAA3AF?

#FAA3AF is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(250, 163, 175), and in HSL hsl(352, 90%, 81%).

Is #FAA3AF accessible as text?

On white, #FAA3AF has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAA3AF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAA3AF?

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

What colors go well with #FAA3AF?

#FAA3AF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A3FAEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAA3AF below.

Is #FAA3AF good for buttons?

#FAA3AF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAA3AF — white text only reaches 1.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAA3AF the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FAA3AF is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAA3AF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAA3AF

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAA3AF works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAA3AF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAA3AF Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #FAA3AF Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Carnation 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 #FAA3AF Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #FAA3AF Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #FAA3AF Secondary #FFE3E7 Support #9B9087 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 #FAA3AF 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

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 55/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

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

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FAA3AF 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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCEFF1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAB4A3 — 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 #FAA3AF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FAA3AF;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 163 175;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.5% 0.104 10.7);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD8DD;
  --color-200: #FBB2BB;
  --color-300: #F27E8D;
  --color-400: #E34F62;
  --color-500: #CA2B40;
  --color-600: #992938;
  --color-700: #6C232D;
  --color-800: #461B21;
  --color-900: #2B1216;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD8DD',
    200: '#FBB2BB',
    300: '#F27E8D',
    400: '#E34F62',
    500: '#CA2B40',
    600: '#992938',
    700: '#6C232D',
    800: '#461B21',
    900: '#2B1216',
  },
}

$base: #FAA3AF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD8DD;
$base-200: #FBB2BB;
$base-300: #F27E8D;
$base-400: #E34F62;
$base-500: #CA2B40;
$base-600: #992938;
$base-700: #6C232D;
$base-800: #461B21;
$base-900: #2B1216;
$base-hover: #F6546A;
$base-subtle: #FAE7E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAA3AF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBB2BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F27E8D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CA2B40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#992938",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C232D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1216",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FAA3AF

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Pairs with #FAA3AF

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