What color is #FCB1B8?

#FCB1B8 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(252, 177, 184), and in HSL hsl(354, 93%, 84%).

Is #FCB1B8 accessible as text?

On white, #FCB1B8 has a contrast ratio of 1.73:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCB1B8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCB1B8?

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

What colors go well with #FCB1B8?

#FCB1B8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0FCF5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCB1B8 below.

Is #FCB1B8 good for buttons?

#FCB1B8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCB1B8 — white text only reaches 1.73:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCB1B8 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FCB1B8 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCB1B8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCB1B8

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCB1B8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCB1B8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCB1B8 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FCB1B8 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FCB1B8 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 #FCB1B8 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FCB1B8 Secondary #FFEEF0 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 #FCB1B8 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 70/100

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 57/100

Moderate

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 23/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

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 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FCB1B8 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCC2B0 — 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 #FCB1B8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCB1B8;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 177 184;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.3% 0.088 13.0);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD8DC;
  --color-200: #FCB1B8;
  --color-300: #F47C88;
  --color-400: #E64C5B;
  --color-500: #CC2939;
  --color-600: #9B2733;
  --color-700: #6D2229;
  --color-800: #471A1F;
  --color-900: #2B1215;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD8DC',
    200: '#FCB1B8',
    300: '#F47C88',
    400: '#E64C5B',
    500: '#CC2939',
    600: '#9B2733',
    700: '#6D2229',
    800: '#471A1F',
    900: '#2B1215',
  },
}

$base: #FCB1B8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD8DC;
$base-200: #FCB1B8;
$base-300: #F47C88;
$base-400: #E64C5B;
$base-500: #CC2939;
$base-600: #9B2733;
$base-700: #6D2229;
$base-800: #471A1F;
$base-900: #2B1215;
$base-hover: #F95E6D;
$base-subtle: #FBEAEC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCB1B8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47C88",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E64C5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC2939",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B2733",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1215",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCB1B8

Color Lab

Pairs with #FCB1B8

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