What color is #FAD2CB?

#FAD2CB is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(250, 210, 203), and in HSL hsl(9, 82%, 89%).

Is #FAD2CB accessible as text?

On white, #FAD2CB has a contrast ratio of 1.39:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 15.15:1 (passes). For text placed on #FAD2CB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FAD2CB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #FAD2CB?

#FAD2CB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #CCF3FA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FAD2CB below.

Is #FAD2CB good for buttons?

#FAD2CB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FAD2CB — white text only reaches 1.39:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FAD2CB the same as CSS peachpuff?

No — #FAD2CB is not the CSS named color peachpuff, but peachpuff (#FFDAB9) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#FAD2CB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FAD2CB

Not just a swatch — here's how #FAD2CB works with other colors. Named schemes with #FAD2CB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FAD2CB Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rose Quartz as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FAD2CB Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Quartz sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FAD2CB Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rose Quartz 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 #FAD2CB Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rose Quartz opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FAD2CB Secondary #FFF6F4 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FAD2CB 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 63/100

Warm

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

Softness 82/100

Very high

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

Depth 10/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 37/100

Low

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 15/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 18/100

Very low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 7/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 76/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 95/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FAD2CB 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 13.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF7F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FAE2CC — 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 #FAD2CB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FAD2CB;
  --color-base-rgb: 250 210 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(89.6% 0.046 29.6);
  --color-50: #FEF3F0;
  --color-100: #FCDED9;
  --color-200: #F8BFB5;
  --color-300: #ED9383;
  --color-400: #DD6955;
  --color-500: #C34832;
  --color-600: #943D2E;
  --color-700: #693026;
  --color-800: #44231D;
  --color-900: #2A1714;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-quartz: {
    50: '#FEF3F0',
    100: '#FCDED9',
    200: '#F8BFB5',
    300: '#ED9383',
    400: '#DD6955',
    500: '#C34832',
    600: '#943D2E',
    700: '#693026',
    800: '#44231D',
    900: '#2A1714',
  },
}

$base: #FAD2CB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF3F0;
$base-100: #FCDED9;
$base-200: #F8BFB5;
$base-300: #ED9383;
$base-400: #DD6955;
$base-500: #C34832;
$base-600: #943D2E;
$base-700: #693026;
$base-800: #44231D;
$base-900: #2A1714;
$base-hover: #F28B79;
$base-subtle: #FCF3F1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FAD2CB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCDED9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F8BFB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#ED9383",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DD6955",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C34832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#943D2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#693026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44231D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2A1714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FAD2CB

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