What color is #E16E97?

#E16E97 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(225, 110, 151), and in HSL hsl(339, 66%, 66%).

Is #E16E97 accessible as text?

On white, #E16E97 has a contrast ratio of 3.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 6.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #E16E97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E16E97?

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

What colors go well with #E16E97?

#E16E97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FE2B9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E16E97 below.

Is #E16E97 good for buttons?

#E16E97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E16E97 — white text only reaches 3.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E16E97 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #E16E97 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#E16E97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E16E97

Not just a swatch — here's how #E16E97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E16E97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E16E97 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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 #E16E97 Anchor #3B2A21 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 #E16E97 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 #E16E97 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 #E16E97 Secondary #E3B8C4 Support #9B9087 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 #E16E97 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 33/100

Low

Mid depth — usable as an accent or a muted ground.

Naturalness 25/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 58/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 66/100

High

Strong interactive accent — visible and can carry a legible label.

Surface fit 25/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E16E97

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People also use #E16E97 with

Persian Pink 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 Fine for headings 24px+ on white. Pass

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E5EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E26F71 — 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 #E16E97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E16E97;
  --color-base-rgb: 225 110 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.4% 0.149 359.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F6;
  --color-100: #F9DCE6;
  --color-200: #F1BBCE;
  --color-300: #E28DAB;
  --color-400: #D06289;
  --color-500: #B54069;
  --color-600: #8A3855;
  --color-700: #622D3F;
  --color-800: #40212C;
  --color-900: #28161C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F6',
    100: '#F9DCE6',
    200: '#F1BBCE',
    300: '#E28DAB',
    400: '#D06289',
    500: '#B54069',
    600: '#8A3855',
    700: '#622D3F',
    800: '#40212C',
    900: '#28161C',
  },
}

$base: #E16E97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F6;
$base-100: #F9DCE6;
$base-200: #F1BBCE;
$base-300: #E28DAB;
$base-400: #D06289;
$base-500: #B54069;
$base-600: #8A3855;
$base-700: #622D3F;
$base-800: #40212C;
$base-900: #28161C;
$base-hover: #D6376F;
$base-subtle: #F2D8E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E16E97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBCE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28DAB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06289",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B54069",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A3855",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28161C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E16E97

Color Lab

Pairs with #E16E97

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