What color is #FCAEAD?

#FCAEAD is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(252, 174, 173), and in HSL hsl(1, 93%, 83%).

Is #FCAEAD accessible as text?

On white, #FCAEAD has a contrast ratio of 1.78:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCAEAD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCAEAD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #FCAEAD?

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

Is #FCAEAD good for buttons?

#FCAEAD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCAEAD — white text only reaches 1.78:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCAEAD the same as CSS lightpink?

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

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

Palettes built on #FCAEAD

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCAEAD Secondary #B86327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Melon 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 #FCAEAD Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Melon 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 #FCAEAD Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Melon 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 #FCAEAD Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Melon 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 #FCAEAD Secondary #FFECEB Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Melon 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 Melon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FCAEAD 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 75/100

High

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

Low

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

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FCAEAD

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People also use #FCAEAD with

Cherry Blossom Navajo White 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 10.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCC8AB — 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 #FCAEAD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FCAEAD;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 174 173;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.5% 0.092 20.0);
  --color-50: #FEF1F0;
  --color-100: #FDD8D8;
  --color-200: #FCB2B1;
  --color-300: #F47E7C;
  --color-400: #E64F4C;
  --color-500: #CC2B29;
  --color-600: #9B2927;
  --color-700: #6D2322;
  --color-800: #471B1A;
  --color-900: #2B1212;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FEF1F0',
    100: '#FDD8D8',
    200: '#FCB2B1',
    300: '#F47E7C',
    400: '#E64F4C',
    500: '#CC2B29',
    600: '#9B2927',
    700: '#6D2322',
    800: '#471B1A',
    900: '#2B1212',
  },
}

$base: #FCAEAD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F0;
$base-100: #FDD8D8;
$base-200: #FCB2B1;
$base-300: #F47E7C;
$base-400: #E64F4C;
$base-500: #CC2B29;
$base-600: #9B2927;
$base-700: #6D2322;
$base-800: #471B1A;
$base-900: #2B1212;
$base-hover: #F95C5A;
$base-subtle: #FBE9E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCAEAD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB2B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47E7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E64F4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC2B29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B2927",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2322",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471B1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1212",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}