What color is #FDAEC2?

#FDAEC2 is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(253, 174, 194), and in HSL hsl(345, 95%, 84%).

Is #FDAEC2 accessible as text?

On white, #FDAEC2 has a contrast ratio of 1.75:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDAEC2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDAEC2?

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

What colors go well with #FDAEC2?

#FDAEC2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFFDEA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDAEC2 below.

Is #FDAEC2 good for buttons?

#FDAEC2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDAEC2 — white text only reaches 1.75:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDAEC2 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FDAEC2 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDAEC2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDAEC2

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDAEC2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDAEC2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDAEC2 Secondary #B9612C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDAEC2 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Light 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 #FDAEC2 Accent #AFC3B1 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 #FDAEC2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #FDAEC2 Secondary #FFEDF3 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 #FDAEC2 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 69/100

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 37/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

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.

Pairs with #FDAEC2

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #FDAEC2 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 10.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F4 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDB6AF — 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 #FDAEC2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FDAEC2;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 174 194;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.2% 0.095 2.8);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E1;
  --color-200: #FCB1C3;
  --color-300: #F57A99;
  --color-400: #E84A72;
  --color-500: #CE2751;
  --color-600: #9C2643;
  --color-700: #6E2134;
  --color-800: #471A25;
  --color-900: #2B1218;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E1',
    200: '#FCB1C3',
    300: '#F57A99',
    400: '#E84A72',
    500: '#CE2751',
    600: '#9C2643',
    700: '#6E2134',
    800: '#471A25',
    900: '#2B1218',
  },
}

$base: #FDAEC2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E1;
$base-200: #FCB1C3;
$base-300: #F57A99;
$base-400: #E84A72;
$base-500: #CE2751;
$base-600: #9C2643;
$base-700: #6E2134;
$base-800: #471A25;
$base-900: #2B1218;
$base-hover: #FB5C84;
$base-subtle: #FCEAEE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDAEC2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F57A99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E84A72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE2751",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C2643",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E2134",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A25",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1218",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}