What color is #FCB0DB?

#FCB0DB is a pale, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(252, 176, 219), and in HSL hsl(326, 93%, 84%).

Is #FCB0DB accessible as text?

On white, #FCB0DB has a contrast ratio of 1.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.37:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCB0DB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCB0DB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #FCB0DB?

#FCB0DB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0FCD1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCB0DB below.

Is #FCB0DB good for buttons?

#FCB0DB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCB0DB — white text only reaches 1.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCB0DB the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FCB0DB is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCB0DB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCB0DB

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCB0DB works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCB0DB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCB0DB Secondary #BA6031 Accent #7D7540 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

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 #FCB0DB Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9462 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 #FCB0DB Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 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 #FCB0DB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 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 #FCB0DB Secondary #FFF0FF Support #9C9087 Ink #18140F

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 #FCB0DB 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 63/100

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 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 11/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 18/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 54/100

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 #FCB0DB 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 10.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCB0C2 — 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 #FCB0DB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCB0DB;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 176 219;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.2% 0.103 344.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F8;
  --color-100: #FDD8ED;
  --color-200: #FCB1DB;
  --color-300: #F47CC0;
  --color-400: #E64CA3;
  --color-500: #CC2985;
  --color-600: #9B2769;
  --color-700: #6D224C;
  --color-800: #471A33;
  --color-900: #2B1220;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F8',
    100: '#FDD8ED',
    200: '#FCB1DB',
    300: '#F47CC0',
    400: '#E64CA3',
    500: '#CC2985',
    600: '#9B2769',
    700: '#6D224C',
    800: '#471A33',
    900: '#2B1220',
  },
}

$base: #FCB0DB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F8;
$base-100: #FDD8ED;
$base-200: #FCB1DB;
$base-300: #F47CC0;
$base-400: #E64CA3;
$base-500: #CC2985;
$base-600: #9B2769;
$base-700: #6D224C;
$base-800: #471A33;
$base-900: #2B1220;
$base-hover: #F95EB6;
$base-subtle: #FBEAF4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCB0DB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8ED",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47CC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E64CA3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC2985",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B2769",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D224C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1220",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCB0DB

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCB0DB

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