What color is #FDAEC6?

#FDAEC6 is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(253, 174, 198), and in HSL hsl(342, 95%, 84%).

Is #FDAEC6 accessible as text?

On white, #FDAEC6 has a contrast ratio of 1.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDAEC6, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDAEC6?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #FDAEC6?

#FDAEC6 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #AFFDE6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDAEC6 below.

Is #FDAEC6 good for buttons?

#FDAEC6 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDAEC6 — white text only reaches 1.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDAEC6 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FDAEC6 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDAEC6 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDAEC6

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDAEC6 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDAEC6 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDAEC6 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #FDAEC6 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation 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 #FDAEC6 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Carnation 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 #FDAEC6 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #FDAEC6 Secondary #FFEDF5 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDAEC6 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 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 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 51/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 23/100

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 #FDAEC6

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People also use #FDAEC6 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 10.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FCF1F5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDB2AF — 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 #FDAEC6 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FDAEC6;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 174 198;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.3% 0.097 359.6);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E3;
  --color-200: #FCB1C7;
  --color-300: #F57A9F;
  --color-400: #E84A7A;
  --color-500: #CE2759;
  --color-600: #9C2649;
  --color-700: #6E2138;
  --color-800: #471A27;
  --color-900: #2B1219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E3',
    200: '#FCB1C7',
    300: '#F57A9F',
    400: '#E84A7A',
    500: '#CE2759',
    600: '#9C2649',
    700: '#6E2138',
    800: '#471A27',
    900: '#2B1219',
  },
}

$base: #FDAEC6;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E3;
$base-200: #FCB1C7;
$base-300: #F57A9F;
$base-400: #E84A7A;
$base-500: #CE2759;
$base-600: #9C2649;
$base-700: #6E2138;
$base-800: #471A27;
$base-900: #2B1219;
$base-hover: #FB5C8C;
$base-subtle: #FCEAEF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDAEC6",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F57A9F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E84A7A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE2759",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C2649",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E2138",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}