What color is #E09EA3?

#E09EA3 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(224, 158, 163), and in HSL hsl(355, 52%, 75%).

Is #E09EA3 accessible as text?

On white, #E09EA3 has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.59:1 (passes). For text placed on #E09EA3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E09EA3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #E09EA3?

#E09EA3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EE0DB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E09EA3 below.

Is #E09EA3 good for buttons?

#E09EA3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E09EA3 — white text only reaches 2.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E09EA3 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E09EA3 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#E09EA3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E09EA3

Not just a swatch — here's how #E09EA3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E09EA3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E09EA3 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E09EA3 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E09EA3 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #E09EA3 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Dusty Rose 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 #E09EA3 Secondary #F1D8DA Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E09EA3 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 55/100

Moderate

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E09EA3

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People also use #E09EA3 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EDEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E0AF9E — 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 #E09EA3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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AVELINE

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Packaging

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #E09EA3;
  --color-base-rgb: 224 158 163;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.079 14.1);
  --color-50: #FCF3F4;
  --color-100: #F6DFE1;
  --color-200: #EBC1C5;
  --color-300: #D9969C;
  --color-400: #C46E75;
  --color-500: #A84D54;
  --color-600: #814146;
  --color-700: #5C3236;
  --color-800: #3D2426;
  --color-900: #261819;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF3F4',
    100: '#F6DFE1',
    200: '#EBC1C5',
    300: '#D9969C',
    400: '#C46E75',
    500: '#A84D54',
    600: '#814146',
    700: '#5C3236',
    800: '#3D2426',
    900: '#261819',
  },
}

$base: #E09EA3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F4;
$base-100: #F6DFE1;
$base-200: #EBC1C5;
$base-300: #D9969C;
$base-400: #C46E75;
$base-500: #A84D54;
$base-600: #814146;
$base-700: #5C3236;
$base-800: #3D2426;
$base-900: #261819;
$base-hover: #CE646D;
$base-subtle: #F3E4E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E09EA3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F6DFE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EBC1C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#D9969C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C46E75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#A84D54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#814146",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5C3236",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3D2426",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261819",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}