What color is #E1938E?

#E1938E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(225, 147, 142), and in HSL hsl(4, 58%, 72%).

Is #E1938E accessible as text?

On white, #E1938E has a contrast ratio of 2.40:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #E1938E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E1938E?

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

What colors go well with #E1938E?

#E1938E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8EDBE1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E1938E below.

Is #E1938E good for buttons?

#E1938E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E1938E — white text only reaches 2.40:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E1938E the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E1938E 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.

#E1938E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E1938E

Not just a swatch — here's how #E1938E works with other colors. Named schemes with #E1938E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E1938E Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dark Salmon 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 #E1938E Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dark Salmon 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 #E1938E Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dark Salmon 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 #E1938E Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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 #E1938E Secondary #EDD0CD Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E1938E 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

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 #E1938E

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #E1938E with

Carnation Burlywood Light Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7ECEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E1AF8E — 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 #E1938E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E1938E;
  --color-base-rgb: 225 147 142;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.1% 0.095 23.6);
  --color-50: #FCF3F2;
  --color-100: #F7E0DE;
  --color-200: #EEC2BF;
  --color-300: #DD9792;
  --color-400: #C96F69;
  --color-500: #AD4E47;
  --color-600: #85423D;
  --color-700: #5F3330;
  --color-800: #3E2423;
  --color-900: #261817;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FCF3F2',
    100: '#F7E0DE',
    200: '#EEC2BF',
    300: '#DD9792',
    400: '#C96F69',
    500: '#AD4E47',
    600: '#85423D',
    700: '#5F3330',
    800: '#3E2423',
    900: '#261817',
  },
}

$base: #E1938E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F2;
$base-100: #F7E0DE;
$base-200: #EEC2BF;
$base-300: #DD9792;
$base-400: #C96F69;
$base-500: #AD4E47;
$base-600: #85423D;
$base-700: #5F3330;
$base-800: #3E2423;
$base-900: #261817;
$base-hover: #D25D54;
$base-subtle: #F3E1E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E1938E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E0DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC2BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD9792",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C96F69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4E47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#85423D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3330",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2423",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261817",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}