What color is #FCB1D9?

#FCB1D9 is a pale, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(252, 177, 217), and in HSL hsl(328, 93%, 84%).

Is #FCB1D9 accessible as text?

On white, #FCB1D9 has a contrast ratio of 1.69:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCB1D9, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCB1D9?

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

What colors go well with #FCB1D9?

#FCB1D9 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0FCD4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCB1D9 below.

Is #FCB1D9 good for buttons?

#FCB1D9 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCB1D9 — white text only reaches 1.69:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCB1D9 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FCB1D9 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCB1D9 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCB1D9

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCB1D9 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCB1D9 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCB1D9 Secondary #B96030 Accent #7C7541 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 #FCB1D9 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 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 #FCB1D9 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 #FCB1D9 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 #FCB1D9 Secondary #FFF0FE 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 #FCB1D9 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 13/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 47/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 17/100

Very 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 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 11.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCB0BF — 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 #FCB1D9 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FCB1D9;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 177 217;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.3% 0.100 346.2);
  --color-50: #FEF0F8;
  --color-100: #FDD8EC;
  --color-200: #FCB1D9;
  --color-300: #F47CBC;
  --color-400: #E64C9E;
  --color-500: #CC2980;
  --color-600: #9B2765;
  --color-700: #6D224A;
  --color-800: #471A32;
  --color-900: #2B121F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F8',
    100: '#FDD8EC',
    200: '#FCB1D9',
    300: '#F47CBC',
    400: '#E64C9E',
    500: '#CC2980',
    600: '#9B2765',
    700: '#6D224A',
    800: '#471A32',
    900: '#2B121F',
  },
}

$base: #FCB1D9;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F8;
$base-100: #FDD8EC;
$base-200: #FCB1D9;
$base-300: #F47CBC;
$base-400: #E64C9E;
$base-500: #CC2980;
$base-600: #9B2765;
$base-700: #6D224A;
$base-800: #471A32;
$base-900: #2B121F;
$base-hover: #F95EB1;
$base-subtle: #FBEAF3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCB1D9",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8EC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1D9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F47CBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E64C9E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC2980",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B2765",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D224A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B121F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FCB1D9

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