What color is #E2838E?

#E2838E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(226, 131, 142), and in HSL hsl(353, 62%, 70%).

Is #E2838E accessible as text?

On white, #E2838E has a contrast ratio of 2.67:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #E2838E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E2838E?

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

What colors go well with #E2838E?

#E2838E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83E2D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E2838E below.

Is #E2838E good for buttons?

#E2838E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E2838E — white text only reaches 2.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E2838E the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E2838E 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.

#E2838E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E2838E

Not just a swatch — here's how #E2838E works with other colors. Named schemes with #E2838E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E2838E Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #E2838E Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

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 #E2838E Accent #AEC3B2 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E2838E Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light Coral 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 #E2838E Secondary #E9C5C8 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 #E2838E 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 61/100

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 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

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 #E2838E with

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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 7.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7E9EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E29883 — 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 #E2838E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E2838E;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 131 142;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.5% 0.117 13.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DDE0;
  --color-200: #EFBDC3;
  --color-300: #E09099;
  --color-400: #CC6672;
  --color-500: #B14451;
  --color-600: #873A43;
  --color-700: #602E34;
  --color-800: #3F2225;
  --color-900: #271618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F8DDE0',
    200: '#EFBDC3',
    300: '#E09099',
    400: '#CC6672',
    500: '#B14451',
    600: '#873A43',
    700: '#602E34',
    800: '#3F2225',
    900: '#271618',
  },
}

$base: #E2838E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DDE0;
$base-200: #EFBDC3;
$base-300: #E09099;
$base-400: #CC6672;
$base-500: #B14451;
$base-600: #873A43;
$base-700: #602E34;
$base-800: #3F2225;
$base-900: #271618;
$base-hover: #D44959;
$base-subtle: #F3DDE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E2838E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09099",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC6672",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B14451",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2225",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E2838E

Color Lab

Pairs with #E2838E

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