What color is #FCAAB9?

#FCAAB9 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(252, 170, 185), and in HSL hsl(349, 93%, 83%).

Is #FCAAB9 accessible as text?

On white, #FCAAB9 has a contrast ratio of 1.81:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCAAB9, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCAAB9?

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

What colors go well with #FCAAB9?

#FCAAB9 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #ABFCED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCAAB9 below.

Is #FCAAB9 good for buttons?

#FCAAB9 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCAAB9 — white text only reaches 1.81:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCAAB9 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FCAAB9 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCAAB9 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCAAB9

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCAAB9 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCAAB9 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCAAB9 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FCAAB9 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Carnation 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 #FCAAB9 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #FCAAB9 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 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 #FCAAB9 Secondary #FFE9EE 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 #FCAAB9 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 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 47/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 25/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

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.

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People also use #FCAAB9 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 10.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCB7AB — 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 #FCAAB9 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCAAB9;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 170 185;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.1% 0.098 7.5);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DF;
  --color-200: #FCB1BE;
  --color-300: #F47C92;
  --color-400: #E64C68;
  --color-500: #CC2947;
  --color-600: #9B273C;
  --color-700: #6D2230;
  --color-800: #471A22;
  --color-900: #2B1217;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DF',
    200: '#FCB1BE',
    300: '#F47C92',
    400: '#E64C68',
    500: '#CC2947',
    600: '#9B273C',
    700: '#6D2230',
    800: '#471A22',
    900: '#2B1217',
  },
}

$base: #FCAAB9;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DF;
$base-200: #FCB1BE;
$base-300: #F47C92;
$base-400: #E64C68;
$base-500: #CC2947;
$base-600: #9B273C;
$base-700: #6D2230;
$base-800: #471A22;
$base-900: #2B1217;
$base-hover: #F95A77;
$base-subtle: #FBE9EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCAAB9",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47C92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E64C68",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC2947",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B273C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2230",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1217",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCAAB9

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCAAB9

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