What color is #FAAABF?

#FAAABF is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(250, 170, 191), and in HSL hsl(344, 89%, 82%).

Is #FAAABF accessible as text?

On white, #FAAABF has a contrast ratio of 1.82:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.57:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAAABF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAAABF?

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

What colors go well with #FAAABF?

#FAAABF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A8FAE4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAAABF below.

Is #FAAABF good for buttons?

#FAAABF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAAABF — white text only reaches 1.82:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAAABF the same as CSS lightpink?

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

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

Palettes built on #FAAABF

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAAABF Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #FAAABF Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #FAAABF Accent #AFC3B1 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 #FAAABF Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 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 #FAAABF Secondary #FFE9F0 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 #FAAABF 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 18/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 36/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

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

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FAAABF

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People also use #FAAABF 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 10.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF0F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAAEA8 — 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 #FAAABF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FAAABF;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 170 191;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.1% 0.097 2.3);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E2;
  --color-200: #FAB2C5;
  --color-300: #F17E9D;
  --color-400: #E34F77;
  --color-500: #C92C56;
  --color-600: #982A47;
  --color-700: #6B2337;
  --color-800: #461B26;
  --color-900: #2B1319;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E2',
    200: '#FAB2C5',
    300: '#F17E9D',
    400: '#E34F77',
    500: '#C92C56',
    600: '#982A47',
    700: '#6B2337',
    800: '#461B26',
    900: '#2B1319',
  },
}

$base: #FAAABF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E2;
$base-200: #FAB2C5;
$base-300: #F17E9D;
$base-400: #E34F77;
$base-500: #C92C56;
$base-600: #982A47;
$base-700: #6B2337;
$base-800: #461B26;
$base-900: #2B1319;
$base-hover: #F55983;
$base-subtle: #FBE8ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAAABF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F17E9D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E34F77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C92C56",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B2337",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1319",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}