What color is #FCBDC0?

#FCBDC0 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(252, 189, 192), and in HSL hsl(357, 91%, 86%).

Is #FCBDC0 accessible as text?

On white, #FCBDC0 has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.18:1 (passes). For text placed on #FCBDC0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FCBDC0?

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

What colors go well with #FCBDC0?

#FCBDC0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BBFCF9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FCBDC0 below.

Is #FCBDC0 good for buttons?

#FCBDC0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FCBDC0 — white text only reaches 1.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FCBDC0 the same as CSS pink?

No — #FCBDC0 is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) is the closest CSS named color.

#FCBDC0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FCBDC0

Not just a swatch — here's how #FCBDC0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FCBDC0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FCBDC0 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps 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 #FCBDC0 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

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 #FCBDC0 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

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 #FCBDC0 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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 #FCBDC0 Secondary #FFF4F4 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

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 Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FCBDC0 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 74/100

High

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

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 55/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 28/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 13/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 64/100

High

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FCBDC0

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People also use #FCBDC0 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 11.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF3F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FCCDBB — 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 #FCBDC0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FCBDC0;
  --color-base-rgb: 252 189 192;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.6% 0.073 15.5);
  --color-50: #FEF0F1;
  --color-100: #FDD8DA;
  --color-200: #FBB1B5;
  --color-300: #F27D83;
  --color-400: #E44E55;
  --color-500: #CB2A32;
  --color-600: #9A282E;
  --color-700: #6C2326;
  --color-800: #461B1D;
  --color-900: #2B1214;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F1',
    100: '#FDD8DA',
    200: '#FBB1B5',
    300: '#F27D83',
    400: '#E44E55',
    500: '#CB2A32',
    600: '#9A282E',
    700: '#6C2326',
    800: '#461B1D',
    900: '#2B1214',
  },
}

$base: #FCBDC0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F1;
$base-100: #FDD8DA;
$base-200: #FBB1B5;
$base-300: #F27D83;
$base-400: #E44E55;
$base-500: #CB2A32;
$base-600: #9A282E;
$base-700: #6C2326;
$base-800: #461B1D;
$base-900: #2B1214;
$base-hover: #F8676E;
$base-subtle: #FCEDEE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FCBDC0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FBB1B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F27D83",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E44E55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CB2A32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9A282E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6C2326",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#461B1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1214",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}