What color is #E27488?

#E27488 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(226, 116, 136), and in HSL hsl(349, 65%, 67%).

Is #E27488 accessible as text?

On white, #E27488 has a contrast ratio of 2.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #E27488, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E27488?

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

What colors go well with #E27488?

#E27488 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #74E2CD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E27488 below.

Is #E27488 good for buttons?

#E27488 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E27488 — white text only reaches 2.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E27488 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #E27488 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.

#E27488 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E27488

Not just a swatch — here's how #E27488 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E27488 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E27488 Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 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 #E27488 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C 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 #E27488 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #E27488 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2039 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 #E27488 Secondary #E5BBC0 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 #E27488 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 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 32/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 38/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 64/100

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 #E27488 with

Wisteria Buff Turquoise 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 Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 6.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E6E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E28574 — 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 #E27488 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E27488;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 116 136;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(69.0% 0.137 9.9);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F9DDE2;
  --color-200: #F1BCC5;
  --color-300: #E28E9D;
  --color-400: #CF6377;
  --color-500: #B44156;
  --color-600: #893847;
  --color-700: #622D37;
  --color-800: #402127;
  --color-900: #271619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F9DDE2',
    200: '#F1BCC5',
    300: '#E28E9D',
    400: '#CF6377',
    500: '#B44156',
    600: '#893847',
    700: '#622D37',
    800: '#402127',
    900: '#271619',
  },
}

$base: #E27488;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F9DDE2;
$base-200: #F1BCC5;
$base-300: #E28E9D;
$base-400: #CF6377;
$base-500: #B44156;
$base-600: #893847;
$base-700: #622D37;
$base-800: #402127;
$base-900: #271619;
$base-hover: #D63C58;
$base-subtle: #F2D9DE;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E27488",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28E9D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6377",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44156",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893847",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402127",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271619",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E27488

Color Lab

Pairs with #E27488

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