What color is #E08092?

#E08092 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(224, 128, 146), and in HSL hsl(349, 61%, 69%).

Is #E08092 accessible as text?

On white, #E08092 has a contrast ratio of 2.74:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.67:1 (passes). For text placed on #E08092, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E08092?

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

What colors go well with #E08092?

#E08092 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80E0CE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E08092 below.

Is #E08092 good for buttons?

#E08092 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E08092 — white text only reaches 2.74:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E08092 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E08092 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#E08092 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E08092

Not just a swatch — here's how #E08092 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E08092 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E08092 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E08092 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Puce 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 #E08092 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Puce 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 #E08092 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #E08092 Secondary #E7C3C8 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E08092 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 50/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 37/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 57/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E08092

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People also use #E08092 with

Carnation Buff Turquoise Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E8EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E08E80 — 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 #E08092 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E08092;
  --color-base-rgb: 224 128 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.9% 0.120 8.6);
  --color-50: #FCF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DDE2;
  --color-200: #EFBDC6;
  --color-300: #DF909F;
  --color-400: #CB6779;
  --color-500: #B04558;
  --color-600: #873B49;
  --color-700: #602F38;
  --color-800: #3F2227;
  --color-900: #271619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF2F4',
    100: '#F8DDE2',
    200: '#EFBDC6',
    300: '#DF909F',
    400: '#CB6779',
    500: '#B04558',
    600: '#873B49',
    700: '#602F38',
    800: '#3F2227',
    900: '#271619',
  },
}

$base: #E08092;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F4;
$base-100: #F8DDE2;
$base-200: #EFBDC6;
$base-300: #DF909F;
$base-400: #CB6779;
$base-500: #B04558;
$base-600: #873B49;
$base-700: #602F38;
$base-800: #3F2227;
$base-900: #271619;
$base-hover: #D24761;
$base-subtle: #F2DCE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E08092",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF909F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB6779",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B04558",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2227",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271619",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E08092

Color Lab

Pairs with #E08092

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