What color is #FFBAC8?

#FFBAC8 is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(255, 186, 200), and in HSL hsl(348, 100%, 86%).

Is #FFBAC8 accessible as text?

On white, #FFBAC8 has a contrast ratio of 1.60:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #FFBAC8, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FFBAC8?

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

What colors go well with #FFBAC8?

#FFBAC8 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B8FFF1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FFBAC8 below.

Is #FFBAC8 good for buttons?

#FFBAC8 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FFBAC8 — white text only reaches 1.60:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FFBAC8 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FFBAC8 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FFBAC8 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FFBAC8

Not just a swatch — here's how #FFBAC8 works with other colors. Named schemes with #FFBAC8 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FFBAC8 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 #FFBAC8 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 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 #FFBAC8 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 #FFBAC8 Accent #AEC3B1 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 #FFBAC8 Secondary #FFF3F7 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 #FFBAC8 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 67/100

Warm

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

Softness 73/100

High

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

Depth 14/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 39/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 49/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 20/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 62/100

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 #FFBAC8

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #FFBAC8 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 11.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF3F5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FFC1B8 — 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 #FFBAC8 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #FFBAC8;
  --color-base-rgb: 255 186 200;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(85.6% 0.081 5.5);
  --color-50: #FEF0F3;
  --color-100: #FDD8DF;
  --color-200: #FCB1C0;
  --color-300: #F87791;
  --color-400: #EC4667;
  --color-500: #D22246;
  --color-600: #9F233C;
  --color-700: #701F2F;
  --color-800: #481822;
  --color-900: #2C1116;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cherry-blossom: {
    50: '#FEF0F3',
    100: '#FDD8DF',
    200: '#FCB1C0',
    300: '#F87791',
    400: '#EC4667',
    500: '#D22246',
    600: '#9F233C',
    700: '#701F2F',
    800: '#481822',
    900: '#2C1116',
  },
}

$base: #FFBAC8;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F3;
$base-100: #FDD8DF;
$base-200: #FCB1C0;
$base-300: #F87791;
$base-400: #EC4667;
$base-500: #D22246;
$base-600: #9F233C;
$base-700: #701F2F;
$base-800: #481822;
$base-900: #2C1116;
$base-hover: #FF6080;
$base-subtle: #FCECEF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FFBAC8",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F87791",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC4667",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D22246",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F233C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#701F2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481822",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1116",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}