What color is #E09DC0?

#E09DC0 is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(224, 157, 192), and in HSL hsl(329, 52%, 75%).

Is #E09DC0 accessible as text?

On white, #E09DC0 has a contrast ratio of 2.15:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #E09DC0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E09DC0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #E09DC0?

#E09DC0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EE0BE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E09DC0 below.

Is #E09DC0 good for buttons?

#E09DC0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E09DC0 — white text only reaches 2.15:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E09DC0 the same as CSS plum?

No — #E09DC0 is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#E09DC0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E09DC0

Not just a swatch — here's how #E09DC0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E09DC0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E09DC0 Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Lilac 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 #E09DC0 Secondary #B96030 Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Lilac 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 #E09DC0 Anchor #3B2922 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9463 Secondary #3C3833

Lilac 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 #E09DC0 Accent #A5C3C6 Surface #E8D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Lilac 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 #E09DC0 Secondary #F3DAE6 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Lilac 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 Lilac carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E09DC0 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 62/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 13/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E09DC0

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People also use #E09DC0 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 8.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EDF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E09EAA — 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 #E09DC0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E09DC0;
  --color-base-rgb: 224 157 192;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.1% 0.091 346.8);
  --color-50: #FCF3F7;
  --color-100: #F6DFEB;
  --color-200: #EBC1D7;
  --color-300: #D996B9;
  --color-400: #C46E9A;
  --color-500: #A84D7C;
  --color-600: #814162;
  --color-700: #5C3248;
  --color-800: #3D2431;
  --color-900: #26181F;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  lilac: {
    50: '#FCF3F7',
    100: '#F6DFEB',
    200: '#EBC1D7',
    300: '#D996B9',
    400: '#C46E9A',
    500: '#A84D7C',
    600: '#814162',
    700: '#5C3248',
    800: '#3D2431',
    900: '#26181F',
  },
}

$base: #E09DC0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F7;
$base-100: #F6DFEB;
$base-200: #EBC1D7;
$base-300: #D996B9;
$base-400: #C46E9A;
$base-500: #A84D7C;
$base-600: #814162;
$base-700: #5C3248;
$base-800: #3D2431;
$base-900: #26181F;
$base-hover: #CE649B;
$base-subtle: #F3E4EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E09DC0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFEB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1D7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D996B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C46E9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A84D7C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814162",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3248",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2431",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26181F",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}