What color is #FCB8A2?

#FCB8A2 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(252, 184, 162), and in HSL hsl(15, 94%, 81%).

Is #FCB8A2 accessible as text?

On white, #FCB8A2 has a contrast ratio of 1.68:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCB8A2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCB8A2?

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

What colors go well with #FCB8A2?

#FCB8A2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A1E5FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCB8A2 below.

Is #FCB8A2 good for buttons?

#FCB8A2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCB8A2 — white text only reaches 1.68:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCB8A2 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FCB8A2 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#FCB8A2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCB8A2

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCB8A2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCB8A2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCB8A2 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #FCB8A2 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #FCB8A2 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

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 #FCB8A2 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #FCB8A2 Secondary #FFF2EA Support #9B9186 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 #FCB8A2 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 71/100

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 100/100

Very high

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 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

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 59/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FCB8A2

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People also use #FCB8A2 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 11.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF2EF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCD6A1 — 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 #FCB8A2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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Brand

AVELINE

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FCB8A2;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 184 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.0% 0.085 38.7);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE1D8;
  --color-200: #FCC3B1;
  --color-300: #F4997B;
  --color-400: #E7724B;
  --color-500: #CD5128;
  --color-600: #9B4426;
  --color-700: #6D3421;
  --color-800: #47251A;
  --color-900: #2B1812;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE1D8',
    200: '#FCC3B1',
    300: '#F4997B',
    400: '#E7724B',
    500: '#CD5128',
    600: '#9B4426',
    700: '#6D3421',
    800: '#47251A',
    900: '#2B1812',
  },
}

$base: #FCB8A2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE1D8;
$base-200: #FCC3B1;
$base-300: #F4997B;
$base-400: #E7724B;
$base-500: #CD5128;
$base-600: #9B4426;
$base-700: #6D3421;
$base-800: #47251A;
$base-900: #2B1812;
$base-hover: #FA7B51;
$base-subtle: #FBEBE6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCB8A2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4997B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E7724B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CD5128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B4426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D3421",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#47251A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1812",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}