What color is #FDCBC8?

#FDCBC8 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(253, 203, 200), and in HSL hsl(3, 93%, 89%).

Is #FDCBC8 accessible as text?

On white, #FDCBC8 has a contrast ratio of 1.44:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 14.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #FDCBC8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FDCBC8?

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

What colors go well with #FDCBC8?

#FDCBC8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C9FAFD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FDCBC8 below.

Is #FDCBC8 good for buttons?

#FDCBC8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FDCBC8 — white text only reaches 1.44:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FDCBC8 the same as CSS pink?

No — #FDCBC8 is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) is the closest CSS named color.

#FDCBC8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FDCBC8

Not just a swatch — here's how #FDCBC8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FDCBC8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FDCBC8 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Rose Quartz as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FDCBC8 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Rose Quartz 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #FDCBC8 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Rose Quartz 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 #FDCBC8 Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Rose Quartz 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 #FDCBC8 Secondary #FFF5F4 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Rose Quartz 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 Rose Quartz carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FDCBC8 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 65/100

Warm

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

Softness 79/100

High

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

Depth 11/100

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 40/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 17/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 9/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 72/100

High

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

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FDCBC8 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 12.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF6F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FDDDC9 — 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 #FDCBC8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FDCBC8;
  --color-base-rgb: 253 203 200;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(88.5% 0.057 22.3);
  --color-50: #FEF1F0;
  --color-100: #FDDAD8;
  --color-200: #FCB4B1;
  --color-300: #F4827C;
  --color-400: #E6544C;
  --color-500: #CC3129;
  --color-600: #9B2D27;
  --color-700: #6D2622;
  --color-800: #471C1A;
  --color-900: #2B1312;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  rose-quartz: {
    50: '#FEF1F0',
    100: '#FDDAD8',
    200: '#FCB4B1',
    300: '#F4827C',
    400: '#E6544C',
    500: '#CC3129',
    600: '#9B2D27',
    700: '#6D2622',
    800: '#471C1A',
    900: '#2B1312',
  },
}

$base: #FDCBC8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F0;
$base-100: #FDDAD8;
$base-200: #FCB4B1;
$base-300: #F4827C;
$base-400: #E6544C;
$base-500: #CC3129;
$base-600: #9B2D27;
$base-700: #6D2622;
$base-800: #471C1A;
$base-900: #2B1312;
$base-hover: #FA7871;
$base-subtle: #FDF1F1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FDCBC8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDDAD8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB4B1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F4827C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#E6544C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#CC3129",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9B2D27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#6D2622",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#471C1A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2B1312",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FDCBC8

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Pairs with #FDCBC8

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