What color is #E293A2?

#E293A2 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(226, 147, 162), and in HSL hsl(349, 58%, 73%).

Is #E293A2 accessible as text?

On white, #E293A2 has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.93:1 (passes). For text placed on #E293A2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E293A2?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #E293A2?

#E293A2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92E2D3. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E293A2 below.

Is #E293A2 good for buttons?

#E293A2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E293A2 — white text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E293A2 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E293A2 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E293A2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E293A2

Not just a swatch — here's how #E293A2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E293A2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E293A2 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Puce 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 #E293A2 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Puce 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 #E293A2 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Puce 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 #E293A2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Puce 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 #E293A2 Secondary #EFD1D6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Puce 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 Puce carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E293A2 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 64/100

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 41/100

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.

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People also use #E293A2 with

Carnation Dusty Rose Seafoam Green Gainsboro 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 #F7EBEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E29E92 — 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 #E293A2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E293A2;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 147 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.097 7.3);
  --color-50: #FCF2F4;
  --color-100: #F7DEE3;
  --color-200: #EEBFC7;
  --color-300: #DD92A0;
  --color-400: #C9697B;
  --color-500: #AD475A;
  --color-600: #853D4A;
  --color-700: #5F3039;
  --color-800: #3E2328;
  --color-900: #26171A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF2F4',
    100: '#F7DEE3',
    200: '#EEBFC7',
    300: '#DD92A0',
    400: '#C9697B',
    500: '#AD475A',
    600: '#853D4A',
    700: '#5F3039',
    800: '#3E2328',
    900: '#26171A',
  },
}

$base: #E293A2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F4;
$base-100: #F7DEE3;
$base-200: #EEBFC7;
$base-300: #DD92A0;
$base-400: #C9697B;
$base-500: #AD475A;
$base-600: #853D4A;
$base-700: #5F3039;
$base-800: #3E2328;
$base-900: #26171A;
$base-hover: #D2576E;
$base-subtle: #F3E1E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E293A2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD92A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C9697B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD475A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#853D4A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3039",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2328",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#26171A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E293A2

Color Lab

Pairs with #E293A2

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