What color is #FCA0C0?

#FCA0C0 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(252, 160, 192), and in HSL hsl(339, 94%, 81%).

Is #FCA0C0 accessible as text?

On white, #FCA0C0 has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.93:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCA0C0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCA0C0?

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

What colors go well with #FCA0C0?

#FCA0C0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A1FCDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCA0C0 below.

Is #FCA0C0 good for buttons?

#FCA0C0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCA0C0 — white text only reaches 1.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCA0C0 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FCA0C0 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCA0C0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCA0C0

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCA0C0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCA0C0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCA0C0 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #FCA0C0 Anchor #3B2921 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 #FCA0C0 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 #FCA0C0 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 #FCA0C0 Secondary #FFE3ED Support #9C9087 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 #FCA0C0 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 71/100

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 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 28/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 49/100

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 26/100

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 #FCA0C0 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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCEFF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCA1A3 — 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 #FCA0C0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCA0C0;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 160 192;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.7% 0.115 357.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E5;
  --color-200: #FCB1CB;
  --color-300: #F47BA5;
  --color-400: #E74B82;
  --color-500: #CD2862;
  --color-600: #9B264F;
  --color-700: #6D213C;
  --color-800: #471A2A;
  --color-900: #2B121B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E5',
    200: '#FCB1CB',
    300: '#F47BA5',
    400: '#E74B82',
    500: '#CD2862',
    600: '#9B264F',
    700: '#6D213C',
    800: '#471A2A',
    900: '#2B121B',
  },
}

$base: #FCA0C0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E5;
$base-200: #FCB1CB;
$base-300: #F47BA5;
$base-400: #E74B82;
$base-500: #CD2862;
$base-600: #9B264F;
$base-700: #6D213C;
$base-800: #471A2A;
$base-900: #2B121B;
$base-hover: #FA518C;
$base-subtle: #FBE6ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCA0C0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1CB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47BA5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E74B82",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CD2862",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B264F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D213C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B121B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCA0C0

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