What color is #FCB8B1?

#FCB8B1 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(252, 184, 177), and in HSL hsl(6, 93%, 84%).

Is #FCB8B1 accessible as text?

On white, #FCB8B1 has a contrast ratio of 1.66:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.63:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCB8B1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCB8B1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #FCB8B1?

#FCB8B1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B0F5FC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCB8B1 below.

Is #FCB8B1 good for buttons?

#FCB8B1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCB8B1 — white text only reaches 1.66:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCB8B1 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FCB8B1 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCB8B1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCB8B1

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCB8B1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCB8B1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCB8B1 Secondary #B76326 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 #FCB8B1 Surface #F0E9DC 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 #FCB8B1 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #FCB8B1 Accent #ADC3B3 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 #FCB8B1 Secondary #FFF3F0 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 #FCB8B1 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 81/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 16/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 61/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FCB8B1

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People also use #FCB8B1 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 11.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF2F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCD1B0 — 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 #FCB8B1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

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Packaging

BLOOM

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FCB8B1;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 184 177;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.4% 0.080 25.5);
  --color-50: #FEF2F0;
  --color-100: #FDDCD8;
  --color-200: #FCB8B1;
  --color-300: #F4887C;
  --color-400: #E65B4C;
  --color-500: #CC3929;
  --color-600: #9B3327;
  --color-700: #6D2922;
  --color-800: #471F1A;
  --color-900: #2B1512;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FEF2F0',
    100: '#FDDCD8',
    200: '#FCB8B1',
    300: '#F4887C',
    400: '#E65B4C',
    500: '#CC3929',
    600: '#9B3327',
    700: '#6D2922',
    800: '#471F1A',
    900: '#2B1512',
  },
}

$base: #FCB8B1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF2F0;
$base-100: #FDDCD8;
$base-200: #FCB8B1;
$base-300: #F4887C;
$base-400: #E65B4C;
$base-500: #CC3929;
$base-600: #9B3327;
$base-700: #6D2922;
$base-800: #471F1A;
$base-900: #2B1512;
$base-hover: #F96D5E;
$base-subtle: #FBECEA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCB8B1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF2F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDDCD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB8B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4887C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E65B4C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC3929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B3327",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2922",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471F1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1512",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}