What color is #E28095?

#E28095 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(226, 128, 149), and in HSL hsl(347, 63%, 69%).

Is #E28095 accessible as text?

On white, #E28095 has a contrast ratio of 2.71:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.76:1 (passes). For text placed on #E28095, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E28095?

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

What colors go well with #E28095?

#E28095 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7EE2CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E28095 below.

Is #E28095 good for buttons?

#E28095 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E28095 — white text only reaches 2.71:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E28095 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E28095 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) 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.

#E28095 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E28095

Not just a swatch — here's how #E28095 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E28095 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E28095 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Light Coral 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 #E28095 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Light Coral 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 #E28095 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Coral 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 #E28095 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Light Coral 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 #E28095 Secondary #E8C3C9 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral 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 Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E28095 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 56/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 35/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E28095 with

Carnation Buff Seafoam Green 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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6E8EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E28A7E — 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 #E28095 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E28095;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 128 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.2% 0.122 6.9);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DDE3;
  --color-200: #F0BDC8;
  --color-300: #E08FA1;
  --color-400: #CD657B;
  --color-500: #B2435B;
  --color-600: #883A4B;
  --color-700: #612E39;
  --color-800: #402128;
  --color-900: #27161A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F8DDE3',
    200: '#F0BDC8',
    300: '#E08FA1',
    400: '#CD657B',
    500: '#B2435B',
    600: '#883A4B',
    700: '#612E39',
    800: '#402128',
    900: '#27161A',
  },
}

$base: #E28095;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F8DDE3;
$base-200: #F0BDC8;
$base-300: #E08FA1;
$base-400: #CD657B;
$base-500: #B2435B;
$base-600: #883A4B;
$base-700: #612E39;
$base-800: #402128;
$base-900: #27161A;
$base-hover: #D54564;
$base-subtle: #F3DCE1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E28095",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BDC8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E08FA1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD657B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B2435B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#883A4B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E28095

Color Lab

Pairs with #E28095

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