What color is #FF8196?

#FF8196 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(255, 129, 150), and in HSL hsl(350, 100%, 75%).

Is #FF8196 accessible as text?

On white, #FF8196 has a contrast ratio of 2.38:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.83:1 (passes). For text placed on #FF8196, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FF8196?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #FF8196?

#FF8196 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80FFEA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FF8196 below.

Is #FF8196 good for buttons?

#FF8196 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FF8196 — white text only reaches 2.38:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FF8196 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #FF8196 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#FF8196 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FF8196

Not just a swatch — here's how #FF8196 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FF8196 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FF8196 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Salmon 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 #FF8196 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989564 Secondary #3C3833

Salmon 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 #FF8196 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Salmon 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 #FF8196 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Salmon 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 #FF8196 Secondary #FCCDD2 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FF8196 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 86/100

Warm

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

Softness 53/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 43/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 43/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 31/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FF8196

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People also use #FF8196 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FBE9EC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FF9580 — 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 #FF8196 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FF8196;
  --color-base-rgb: 255 129 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.154 11.0);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DE;
  --color-200: #FCB1BD;
  --color-300: #F8778D;
  --color-400: #EC4662;
  --color-500: #D22240;
  --color-600: #9F2337;
  --color-700: #701F2C;
  --color-800: #481820;
  --color-900: #2C1116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DE',
    200: '#FCB1BD',
    300: '#F8778D',
    400: '#EC4662',
    500: '#D22240',
    600: '#9F2337',
    700: '#701F2C',
    800: '#481820',
    900: '#2C1116',
  },
}

$base: #FF8196;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DE;
$base-200: #FCB1BD;
$base-300: #F8778D;
$base-400: #EC4662;
$base-500: #D22240;
$base-600: #9F2337;
$base-700: #701F2C;
$base-800: #481820;
$base-900: #2C1116;
$base-hover: #FF3355;
$base-subtle: #FADDE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FF8196",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F8778D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC4662",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D22240",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F2337",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#701F2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481820",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FF8196

Color Lab

Pairs with #FF8196

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