What color is #E080A3?

#E080A3 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(224, 128, 163), and in HSL hsl(338, 61%, 69%).

Is #E080A3 accessible as text?

On white, #E080A3 has a contrast ratio of 2.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.79:1 (passes). For text placed on #E080A3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E080A3?

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

What colors go well with #E080A3?

#E080A3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80E0BD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E080A3 below.

Is #E080A3 good for buttons?

#E080A3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E080A3 — white text only reaches 2.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E080A3 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #E080A3 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#E080A3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E080A3

Not just a swatch — here's how #E080A3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E080A3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E080A3 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red 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 #E080A3 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #E080A3 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #E080A3 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #E080A3 Secondary #E8C4CF Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E080A3 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 55/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E080A3 with

Mauve Dark Salmon Seafoam Green 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E8ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E08083 — 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 #E080A3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E080A3;
  --color-base-rgb: 224 128 163;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.4% 0.124 357.4);
  --color-50: #FCF2F6;
  --color-100: #F8DDE7;
  --color-200: #EFBDD0;
  --color-300: #DF90AD;
  --color-400: #CB678C;
  --color-500: #B0456C;
  --color-600: #873B57;
  --color-700: #602F41;
  --color-800: #3F222D;
  --color-900: #27161C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FCF2F6',
    100: '#F8DDE7',
    200: '#EFBDD0',
    300: '#DF90AD',
    400: '#CB678C',
    500: '#B0456C',
    600: '#873B57',
    700: '#602F41',
    800: '#3F222D',
    900: '#27161C',
  },
}

$base: #E080A3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F6;
$base-100: #F8DDE7;
$base-200: #EFBDD0;
$base-300: #DF90AD;
$base-400: #CB678C;
$base-500: #B0456C;
$base-600: #873B57;
$base-700: #602F41;
$base-800: #3F222D;
$base-900: #27161C;
$base-hover: #D2477A;
$base-subtle: #F2DCE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E080A3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDD0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF90AD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB678C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B0456C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F222D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E080A3

Color Lab

Pairs with #E080A3

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