What color is #FDB7CA?

#FDB7CA is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(253, 183, 202), and in HSL hsl(344, 95%, 85%).

Is #FDB7CA accessible as text?

On white, #FDB7CA has a contrast ratio of 1.64:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.80:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDB7CA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDB7CA?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #FDB7CA?

#FDB7CA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B4FDEA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDB7CA below.

Is #FDB7CA good for buttons?

#FDB7CA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDB7CA — white text only reaches 1.64:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDB7CA the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FDB7CA is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDB7CA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDB7CA

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDB7CA works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDB7CA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FDB7CA Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Cherry Blossom 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDB7CA Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Cherry Blossom 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 #FDB7CA Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Cherry Blossom 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 #FDB7CA Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FDB7CA Secondary #FFF2F9 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Cherry Blossom 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 Cherry Blossom carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDB7CA 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 72/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 15/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 60/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FDB7CA

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #FDB7CA 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 11.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF2F5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDB9B4 — 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 #FDB7CA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FDB7CA;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 183 202;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.0% 0.084 1.2);
  --color-50: #FEF0F4;
  --color-100: #FDD8E2;
  --color-200: #FCB1C5;
  --color-300: #F57A9B;
  --color-400: #E84A74;
  --color-500: #CE2753;
  --color-600: #9C2645;
  --color-700: #6E2136;
  --color-800: #471A26;
  --color-900: #2B1219;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cherry-blossom: {
    50: '#FEF0F4',
    100: '#FDD8E2',
    200: '#FCB1C5',
    300: '#F57A9B',
    400: '#E84A74',
    500: '#CE2753',
    600: '#9C2645',
    700: '#6E2136',
    800: '#471A26',
    900: '#2B1219',
  },
}

$base: #FDB7CA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F4;
$base-100: #FDD8E2;
$base-200: #FCB1C5;
$base-300: #F57A9B;
$base-400: #E84A74;
$base-500: #CE2753;
$base-600: #9C2645;
$base-700: #6E2136;
$base-800: #471A26;
$base-900: #2B1219;
$base-hover: #FB6089;
$base-subtle: #FCEBF0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDB7CA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F57A9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E84A74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CE2753",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9C2645",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6E2136",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471A26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1219",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}