What color is #FFC3CB?

#FFC3CB is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(255, 195, 203), and in HSL hsl(352, 100%, 88%).

Is #FFC3CB accessible as text?

On white, #FFC3CB has a contrast ratio of 1.51:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 13.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #FFC3CB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FFC3CB?

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

What colors go well with #FFC3CB?

#FFC3CB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #C2FFF7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FFC3CB below.

Is #FFC3CB good for buttons?

#FFC3CB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FFC3CB — white text only reaches 1.51:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FFC3CB the same as CSS pink?

No — #FFC3CB is not the CSS named color pink, but pink (#FFC0CB) is the closest CSS named color.

#FFC3CB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FFC3CB

Not just a swatch — here's how #FFC3CB works with other colors. Named schemes with #FFC3CB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FFC3CB Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Bubblegum Pink 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 #FFC3CB Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Bubblegum 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 #FFC3CB Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Bubblegum 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 #FFC3CB Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Bubblegum Pink 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 #FFC3CB Secondary #FFF4F6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Bubblegum 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 Bubblegum Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FFC3CB 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 76/100

High

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

Depth 12/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 44/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 18/100

Very low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 27/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 11/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 67/100

High

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

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #FFC3CB 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 12.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF4F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FFCEC2 — 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 #FFC3CB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FFC3CB;
  --color-base-rgb: 255 195 203;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(87.3% 0.069 9.7);
  --color-50: #FEF0F2;
  --color-100: #FDD8DD;
  --color-200: #FCB1BB;
  --color-300: #F87788;
  --color-400: #EC465C;
  --color-500: #D2223A;
  --color-600: #9F2333;
  --color-700: #701F2A;
  --color-800: #48181F;
  --color-900: #2C1115;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  bubblegum-pink: {
    50: '#FEF0F2',
    100: '#FDD8DD',
    200: '#FCB1BB',
    300: '#F87788',
    400: '#EC465C',
    500: '#D2223A',
    600: '#9F2333',
    700: '#701F2A',
    800: '#48181F',
    900: '#2C1115',
  },
}

$base: #FFC3CB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F2;
$base-100: #FDD8DD;
$base-200: #FCB1BB;
$base-300: #F87788;
$base-400: #EC465C;
$base-500: #D2223A;
$base-600: #9F2333;
$base-700: #701F2A;
$base-800: #48181F;
$base-900: #2C1115;
$base-hover: #FF687C;
$base-subtle: #FDEFF1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FFC3CB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F87788",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC465C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D2223A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F2333",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#701F2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#48181F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C1115",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #FFC3CB

Color Lab

Pairs with #FFC3CB

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