What color is #FAAEC6?

#FAAEC6 is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(250, 174, 198), and in HSL hsl(341, 88%, 83%).

Is #FAAEC6 accessible as text?

On white, #FAAEC6 has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.93:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAAEC6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAAEC6?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #FAAEC6?

#FAAEC6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AEFAE2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAAEC6 below.

Is #FAAEC6 good for buttons?

#FAAEC6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAAEC6 — white text only reaches 1.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAAEC6 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FAAEC6 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FAAEC6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAAEC6

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAAEC6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAAEC6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAAEC6 Secondary #B9612D 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 #FAAEC6 Anchor #3B2A21 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 #FAAEC6 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 #FAAEC6 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 #FAAEC6 Secondary #FFECF4 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 #FAAEC6 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 69/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 29/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 19/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FAAEC6

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People also use #FAAEC6 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 10.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAAFAE — 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 #FAAEC6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FAAEC6;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 174 198;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.0% 0.093 358.8);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E4;
  --color-200: #FAB2C9;
  --color-300: #F07FA3;
  --color-400: #E2507E;
  --color-500: #C82D5E;
  --color-600: #982A4D;
  --color-700: #6B243A;
  --color-800: #461B29;
  --color-900: #2B131A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E4',
    200: '#FAB2C9',
    300: '#F07FA3',
    400: '#E2507E',
    500: '#C82D5E',
    600: '#982A4D',
    700: '#6B243A',
    800: '#461B29',
    900: '#2B131A',
  },
}

$base: #FAAEC6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E4;
$base-200: #FAB2C9;
$base-300: #F07FA3;
$base-400: #E2507E;
$base-500: #C82D5E;
$base-600: #982A4D;
$base-700: #6B243A;
$base-800: #461B29;
$base-900: #2B131A;
$base-hover: #F55E8E;
$base-subtle: #FBE9EF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAAEC6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FAB2C9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F07FA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E2507E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C82D5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#982A4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6B243A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B131A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}