What color is #E1986E?

#E1986E is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(225, 152, 110), and in HSL hsl(22, 66%, 66%).

Is #E1986E accessible as text?

On white, #E1986E has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.92:1 (passes). For text placed on #E1986E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E1986E?

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

What colors go well with #E1986E?

#E1986E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FB8E2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E1986E below.

Is #E1986E good for buttons?

#E1986E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E1986E — white text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E1986E the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E1986E is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#E1986E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E1986E

Not just a swatch — here's how #E1986E works with other colors. Named schemes with #E1986E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E1986E Secondary #B5651F Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #E1986E Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #E1986E Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #E1986E Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #E1986E Secondary #EDD2C3 Support #9A9186 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 #E1986E 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 81/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

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 65/100

High

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 44/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E1986E

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People also use #E1986E with

Salmon Pink Flax Maya 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBE5 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E2BF6F — 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 #E1986E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E1986E;
  --color-base-rgb: 225 152 110;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.3% 0.105 50.5);
  --color-50: #FDF6F2;
  --color-100: #F9E7DC;
  --color-200: #F1CFBB;
  --color-300: #E2AC8D;
  --color-400: #D08A62;
  --color-500: #B56B40;
  --color-600: #8A5638;
  --color-700: #62402D;
  --color-800: #402C21;
  --color-900: #281C16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF6F2',
    100: '#F9E7DC',
    200: '#F1CFBB',
    300: '#E2AC8D',
    400: '#D08A62',
    500: '#B56B40',
    600: '#8A5638',
    700: '#62402D',
    800: '#402C21',
    900: '#281C16',
  },
}

$base: #E1986E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F2;
$base-100: #F9E7DC;
$base-200: #F1CFBB;
$base-300: #E2AC8D;
$base-400: #D08A62;
$base-500: #B56B40;
$base-600: #8A5638;
$base-700: #62402D;
$base-800: #402C21;
$base-900: #281C16;
$base-hover: #D67137;
$base-subtle: #F2E2D8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E1986E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E7DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1CFBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2AC8D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D08A62",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B56B40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8A5638",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62402D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402C21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281C16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E1986E

Color Lab

Pairs with #E1986E

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