What color is #FD859D?

#FD859D is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(253, 133, 157), and in HSL hsl(348, 97%, 76%).

Is #FD859D accessible as text?

On white, #FD859D has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #FD859D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FD859D?

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

What colors go well with #FD859D?

#FD859D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #86FDE5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FD859D below.

Is #FD859D good for buttons?

#FD859D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FD859D — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FD859D the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #FD859D is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#FD859D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FD859D

Not just a swatch — here's how #FD859D works with other colors. Named schemes with #FD859D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FD859D Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Salmon Pink 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 #FD859D Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Salmon Pink 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 #FD859D Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Salmon Pink 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 #FD859D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Salmon Pink 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 #FD859D Secondary #FCCFD6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FD859D 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 57/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FD859D

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People also use #FD859D 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 8.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #FD9686 — 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 #FD859D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FD859D;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 133 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.6% 0.147 8.5);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DF;
  --color-200: #FCB1C0;
  --color-300: #F67992;
  --color-400: #E94969;
  --color-500: #D02547;
  --color-600: #9D253D;
  --color-700: #6F2030;
  --color-800: #481922;
  --color-900: #2C1117;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DF',
    200: '#FCB1C0',
    300: '#F67992',
    400: '#E94969',
    500: '#D02547',
    600: '#9D253D',
    700: '#6F2030',
    800: '#481922',
    900: '#2C1117',
  },
}

$base: #FD859D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DF;
$base-200: #FCB1C0;
$base-300: #F67992;
$base-400: #E94969;
$base-500: #D02547;
$base-600: #9D253D;
$base-700: #6F2030;
$base-800: #481922;
$base-900: #2C1117;
$base-hover: #FC3A61;
$base-subtle: #FADFE5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FD859D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F67992",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E94969",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D02547",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D253D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6F2030",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481922",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1117",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FD859D

Color Lab

Pairs with #FD859D

UI roles & guardrails

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