What color is #E2A183?

#E2A183 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(226, 161, 131), and in HSL hsl(19, 62%, 70%).

Is #E2A183 accessible as text?

On white, #E2A183 has a contrast ratio of 2.17:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #E2A183, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E2A183?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #E2A183?

#E2A183 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83C4E2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E2A183 below.

Is #E2A183 good for buttons?

#E2A183 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E2A183 — white text only reaches 2.17:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E2A183 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E2A183 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#E2A183 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E2A183

Not just a swatch — here's how #E2A183 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E2A183 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E2A183 Secondary #B66420 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E2A183 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E2A183 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96976E 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 #E2A183 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E2A183 Secondary #F2DACF Support #9B9186 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 #E2A183 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 23/100

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 68/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E2A183

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People also use #E2A183 with

Carnation Flax Sky 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EDE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E2C183 — 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 #E2A183 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E2A183;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 161 131;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.088 45.7);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F8E6DD;
  --color-200: #EFCDBD;
  --color-300: #E0A990;
  --color-400: #CC8666;
  --color-500: #B16644;
  --color-600: #87533A;
  --color-700: #603E2E;
  --color-800: #3F2B22;
  --color-900: #271C16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F8E6DD',
    200: '#EFCDBD',
    300: '#E0A990',
    400: '#CC8666',
    500: '#B16644',
    600: '#87533A',
    700: '#603E2E',
    800: '#3F2B22',
    900: '#271C16',
  },
}

$base: #E2A183;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F8E6DD;
$base-200: #EFCDBD;
$base-300: #E0A990;
$base-400: #CC8666;
$base-500: #B16644;
$base-600: #87533A;
$base-700: #603E2E;
$base-800: #3F2B22;
$base-900: #271C16;
$base-hover: #D47549;
$base-subtle: #F3E4DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E2A183",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E6DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFCDBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0A990",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC8666",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B16644",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87533A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#603E2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2B22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271C16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}