What color is #FDAEB2?

#FDAEB2 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(253, 174, 178), and in HSL hsl(357, 95%, 84%).

Is #FDAEB2 accessible as text?

On white, #FDAEB2 has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDAEB2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDAEB2?

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

What colors go well with #FDAEB2?

#FDAEB2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFFDF9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDAEB2 below.

Is #FDAEB2 good for buttons?

#FDAEB2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDAEB2 — white text only reaches 1.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDAEB2 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FDAEB2 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDAEB2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDAEB2

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDAEB2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDAEB2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDAEB2 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Light Pink as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FDAEB2 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Light 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 #FDAEB2 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Pink opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FDAEB2 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FDAEB2 Secondary #FFECED Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light 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 Light Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDAEB2 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 73/100

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 17/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 66/100

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 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 20/100

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 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FDAEB2

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People also use #FDAEB2 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 10.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDC5AF — 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 #FDAEB2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FDAEB2;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 174 178;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.7% 0.093 15.9);
  --color-50: #FEF0F1;
  --color-100: #FDD8DA;
  --color-200: #FCB1B4;
  --color-300: #F57A80;
  --color-400: #E84A52;
  --color-500: #CE272F;
  --color-600: #9C262C;
  --color-700: #6E2125;
  --color-800: #471A1C;
  --color-900: #2B1213;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F1',
    100: '#FDD8DA',
    200: '#FCB1B4',
    300: '#F57A80',
    400: '#E84A52',
    500: '#CE272F',
    600: '#9C262C',
    700: '#6E2125',
    800: '#471A1C',
    900: '#2B1213',
  },
}

$base: #FDAEB2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F1;
$base-100: #FDD8DA;
$base-200: #FCB1B4;
$base-300: #F57A80;
$base-400: #E84A52;
$base-500: #CE272F;
$base-600: #9C262C;
$base-700: #6E2125;
$base-800: #471A1C;
$base-900: #2B1213;
$base-hover: #FB5C64;
$base-subtle: #FCEAEB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDAEB2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1B4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F57A80",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E84A52",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE272F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C262C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E2125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A1C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1213",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}