What color is #FB9FBC?

#FB9FBC is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(251, 159, 188), and in HSL hsl(341, 92%, 80%).

Is #FB9FBC accessible as text?

On white, #FB9FBC has a contrast ratio of 1.95:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #FB9FBC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FB9FBC?

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

What colors go well with #FB9FBC?

#FB9FBC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9DFBDD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FB9FBC below.

Is #FB9FBC good for buttons?

#FB9FBC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FB9FBC — white text only reaches 1.95:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FB9FBC the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FB9FBC is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FB9FBC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FB9FBC

Not just a swatch — here's how #FB9FBC works with other colors. Named schemes with #FB9FBC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FB9FBC 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 #FB9FBC 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 #FB9FBC 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 #FB9FBC 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 #FB9FBC Secondary #FFE2EB 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 #FB9FBC 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 72/100

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 32/100

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 #FB9FBC 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 #FCEEF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FB9F9D — 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 #FB9FBC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FB9FBC;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 159 188;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.3% 0.114 359.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E4;
  --color-200: #FCB1C8;
  --color-300: #F37CA2;
  --color-400: #E54D7D;
  --color-500: #CB295D;
  --color-600: #9A284C;
  --color-700: #6D223A;
  --color-800: #471A28;
  --color-900: #2B121A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E4',
    200: '#FCB1C8',
    300: '#F37CA2',
    400: '#E54D7D',
    500: '#CB295D',
    600: '#9A284C',
    700: '#6D223A',
    800: '#471A28',
    900: '#2B121A',
  },
}

$base: #FB9FBC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E4;
$base-200: #FCB1C8;
$base-300: #F37CA2;
$base-400: #E54D7D;
$base-500: #CB295D;
$base-600: #9A284C;
$base-700: #6D223A;
$base-800: #471A28;
$base-900: #2B121A;
$base-hover: #F84F84;
$base-subtle: #FAE5EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FB9FBC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F37CA2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E54D7D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB295D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A284C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D223A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B121A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FB9FBC

Color Lab

Pairs with #FB9FBC

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