What color is #FBA9B0?

#FBA9B0 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(251, 169, 176), and in HSL hsl(355, 91%, 82%).

Is #FBA9B0 accessible as text?

On white, #FBA9B0 has a contrast ratio of 1.84:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.40:1 (passes). For text placed on #FBA9B0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FBA9B0?

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

What colors go well with #FBA9B0?

#FBA9B0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A7FBF4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FBA9B0 below.

Is #FBA9B0 good for buttons?

#FBA9B0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FBA9B0 — white text only reaches 1.84:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FBA9B0 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FBA9B0 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FBA9B0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FBA9B0

Not just a swatch — here's how #FBA9B0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FBA9B0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FBA9B0 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Light Pink 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 #FBA9B0 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Light Pink 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 #FBA9B0 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FBA9B0 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light Pink 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FBA9B0 Secondary #FFE8EA Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Pink 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 Light Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FBA9B0 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 73/100

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 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 22/100

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 #FBA9B0

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People also use #FBA9B0 with

Pink Apricot Pale Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

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 10.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF0F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FBBCA7 — 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 #FBA9B0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FBA9B0;
  --color-base-rgb: 251 169 176;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(81.6% 0.097 13.8);
  --color-50: #FEF0F1;
  --color-100: #FDD8DB;
  --color-200: #FBB1B7;
  --color-300: #F27D87;
  --color-400: #E44E5A;
  --color-500: #CB2A38;
  --color-600: #9A2832;
  --color-700: #6C2329;
  --color-800: #461B1E;
  --color-900: #2B1214;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F1',
    100: '#FDD8DB',
    200: '#FBB1B7',
    300: '#F27D87',
    400: '#E44E5A',
    500: '#CB2A38',
    600: '#9A2832',
    700: '#6C2329',
    800: '#461B1E',
    900: '#2B1214',
  },
}

$base: #FBA9B0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F1;
$base-100: #FDD8DB;
$base-200: #FBB1B7;
$base-300: #F27D87;
$base-400: #E44E5A;
$base-500: #CB2A38;
$base-600: #9A2832;
$base-700: #6C2329;
$base-800: #461B1E;
$base-900: #2B1214;
$base-hover: #F75765;
$base-subtle: #FBE8E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FBA9B0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBB1B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F27D87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E44E5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB2A38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A2832",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C2329",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1214",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}