What color is #E1925A?

#E1925A is a light, soft orange. In RGB it is rgb(225, 146, 90), and in HSL hsl(25, 69%, 62%).

Is #E1925A accessible as text?

On white, #E1925A has a contrast ratio of 2.48:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #E1925A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E1925A?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is orange-400 (#FF8904).

What colors go well with #E1925A?

#E1925A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #5BA9E1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E1925A below.

Is #E1925A good for buttons?

#E1925A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E1925A — white text only reaches 2.48:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E1925A the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E1925A is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#E1925A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E1925A

Not just a swatch — here's how #E1925A works with other colors. Named schemes with #E1925A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E1925A Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #E1925A Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Butterscotch 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 #E1925A Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Butterscotch 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 #E1925A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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 #E1925A Secondary #EBCDBA Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E1925A 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 85/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 50/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E1925A with

Light Coral Naples Yellow Picton Blue Greige Taupe

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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F5EAE2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E1C05B — 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 #E1925A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E1925A;
  --color-base-rgb: 225 146 90;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.120 54.9);
  --color-50: #FDF6F2;
  --color-100: #F9E8DC;
  --color-200: #F2D2BA;
  --color-300: #E4B08B;
  --color-400: #D28F60;
  --color-500: #B7703E;
  --color-600: #8C5A36;
  --color-700: #63432C;
  --color-800: #412E20;
  --color-900: #281D15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FDF6F2',
    100: '#F9E8DC',
    200: '#F2D2BA',
    300: '#E4B08B',
    400: '#D28F60',
    500: '#B7703E',
    600: '#8C5A36',
    700: '#63432C',
    800: '#412E20',
    900: '#281D15',
  },
}

$base: #E1925A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F2;
$base-100: #F9E8DC;
$base-200: #F2D2BA;
$base-300: #E4B08B;
$base-400: #D28F60;
$base-500: #B7703E;
$base-600: #8C5A36;
$base-700: #63432C;
$base-800: #412E20;
$base-900: #281D15;
$base-hover: #D67027;
$base-subtle: #F1DFD3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E1925A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E8DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2D2BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4B08B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D28F60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B7703E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C5A36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63432C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412E20",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281D15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E1925A

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Pairs with #E1925A

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