What color is #FDB097?

#FDB097 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(253, 176, 151), and in HSL hsl(15, 96%, 79%).

Is #FDB097 accessible as text?

On white, #FDB097 has a contrast ratio of 1.77:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDB097, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDB097?

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

What colors go well with #FDB097?

#FDB097 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96E3FD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDB097 below.

Is #FDB097 good for buttons?

#FDB097 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDB097 — white text only reaches 1.77:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDB097 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #FDB097 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDB097 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDB097

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDB097 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDB097 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDB097 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Melon 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 #FDB097 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C20

Melon 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 #FDB097 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Melon 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 #FDB097 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Melon 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 #FDB097 Secondary #FFECE3 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Melon 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 Melon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDB097 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 24/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 21/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FDB097

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #FDB097 with

Cherry Blossom Buttercream Light Blue Greige Taupe

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 #FCF1ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDD296 — 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 #FDB097 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDB097;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 176 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(82.5% 0.097 38.7);
  --color-50: #FEF4F0;
  --color-100: #FDE1D8;
  --color-200: #FCC3B1;
  --color-300: #F6997A;
  --color-400: #E8714A;
  --color-500: #CF5026;
  --color-600: #9D4325;
  --color-700: #6E3421;
  --color-800: #482519;
  --color-900: #2C1812;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  melon: {
    50: '#FEF4F0',
    100: '#FDE1D8',
    200: '#FCC3B1',
    300: '#F6997A',
    400: '#E8714A',
    500: '#CF5026',
    600: '#9D4325',
    700: '#6E3421',
    800: '#482519',
    900: '#2C1812',
  },
}

$base: #FDB097;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F0;
$base-100: #FDE1D8;
$base-200: #FCC3B1;
$base-300: #F6997A;
$base-400: #E8714A;
$base-500: #CF5026;
$base-600: #9D4325;
$base-700: #6E3421;
$base-800: #482519;
$base-900: #2C1812;
$base-hover: #FB7447;
$base-subtle: #FBE9E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDB097",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDE1D8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCC3B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F6997A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E8714A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CF5026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9D4325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E3421",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#482519",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1812",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}