What color is #FDAEB7?

#FDAEB7 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(253, 174, 183), and in HSL hsl(353, 95%, 84%).

Is #FDAEB7 accessible as text?

On white, #FDAEB7 has a contrast ratio of 1.76:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.91:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDAEB7, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDAEB7?

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

What colors go well with #FDAEB7?

#FDAEB7 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFFDF4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDAEB7 below.

Is #FDAEB7 good for buttons?

#FDAEB7 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDAEB7 — white text only reaches 1.76:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDAEB7 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FDAEB7 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDAEB7 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDAEB7

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDAEB7 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDAEB7 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDAEB7 Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 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 #FDAEB7 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C 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 #FDAEB7 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FDAEB7 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Light 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 #FDAEB7 Secondary #FFECEF 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 #FDAEB7 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 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 56/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

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 19/100

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.

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People also use #FDAEB7 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 #FCF1F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDC0AF — 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 #FDAEB7 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDAEB7;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 174 183;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.9% 0.093 11.8);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD8DC;
  --color-200: #FCB1B9;
  --color-300: #F57A89;
  --color-400: #E84A5D;
  --color-500: #CE273A;
  --color-600: #9C2634;
  --color-700: #6E212A;
  --color-800: #471A1F;
  --color-900: #2B1215;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD8DC',
    200: '#FCB1B9',
    300: '#F57A89',
    400: '#E84A5D',
    500: '#CE273A',
    600: '#9C2634',
    700: '#6E212A',
    800: '#471A1F',
    900: '#2B1215',
  },
}

$base: #FDAEB7;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD8DC;
$base-200: #FCB1B9;
$base-300: #F57A89;
$base-400: #E84A5D;
$base-500: #CE273A;
$base-600: #9C2634;
$base-700: #6E212A;
$base-800: #471A1F;
$base-900: #2B1215;
$base-hover: #FB5C6E;
$base-subtle: #FCEAEC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDAEB7",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F57A89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E84A5D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE273A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C2634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E212A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1215",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDAEB7

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