What color is #E17481?

#E17481 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(225, 116, 129), and in HSL hsl(353, 64%, 67%).

Is #E17481 accessible as text?

On white, #E17481 has a contrast ratio of 2.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.02:1 (passes). For text placed on #E17481, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E17481?

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

What colors go well with #E17481?

#E17481 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #75E1D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E17481 below.

Is #E17481 good for buttons?

#E17481 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E17481 — white text only reaches 2.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E17481 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #E17481 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#E17481 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E17481

Not just a swatch — here's how #E17481 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E17481 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E17481 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E17481 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Pale Violet Red 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 #E17481 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E17481 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Pale Violet Red 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E17481 Secondary #E4BABD 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 #E17481 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

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

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 65/100

High

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

Surface fit 29/100

Low

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

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E17481 with

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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 6.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E6E8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E18C75 — 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 #E17481 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E17481;
  --color-base-rgb: 225 116 129;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(68.7% 0.136 13.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DDE0;
  --color-200: #F0BCC2;
  --color-300: #E18E98;
  --color-400: #CE6470;
  --color-500: #B3424F;
  --color-600: #893942;
  --color-700: #612E34;
  --color-800: #402125;
  --color-900: #271618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F8DDE0',
    200: '#F0BCC2',
    300: '#E18E98',
    400: '#CE6470',
    500: '#B3424F',
    600: '#893942',
    700: '#612E34',
    800: '#402125',
    900: '#271618',
  },
}

$base: #E17481;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DDE0;
$base-200: #F0BCC2;
$base-300: #E18E98;
$base-400: #CE6470;
$base-500: #B3424F;
$base-600: #893942;
$base-700: #612E34;
$base-800: #402125;
$base-900: #271618;
$base-hover: #D43D4F;
$base-subtle: #F2D9DC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E17481",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCC2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18E98",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6470",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B3424F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893942",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402125",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E17481

Color Lab

Pairs with #E17481

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