What color is #E2A983?

#E2A983 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(226, 169, 131), and in HSL hsl(24, 62%, 70%).

Is #E2A983 accessible as text?

On white, #E2A983 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #E2A983, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E2A983?

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

What colors go well with #E2A983?

#E2A983 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83BCE2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E2A983 below.

Is #E2A983 good for buttons?

#E2A983 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E2A983 — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E2A983 the same as CSS tan?

No — #E2A983 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#E2A983 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E2A983

Not just a swatch — here's how #E2A983 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E2A983 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E2A983 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #E2A983 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #E2A983 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Dusty Rose 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 #E2A983 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Dusty Rose 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 #E2A983 Secondary #F5E0D2 Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E2A983 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

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 64/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

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 #E2A983

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People also use #E2A983 with

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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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EEE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E2C983 — 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 #E2A983 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E2A983;
  --color-base-rgb: 226 169 131;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.9% 0.085 54.8);
  --color-50: #FDF6F2;
  --color-100: #F8E8DD;
  --color-200: #EFD1BD;
  --color-300: #E0B090;
  --color-400: #CC8F66;
  --color-500: #B16F44;
  --color-600: #87593A;
  --color-700: #60422E;
  --color-800: #3F2D22;
  --color-900: #271D16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF6F2',
    100: '#F8E8DD',
    200: '#EFD1BD',
    300: '#E0B090',
    400: '#CC8F66',
    500: '#B16F44',
    600: '#87593A',
    700: '#60422E',
    800: '#3F2D22',
    900: '#271D16',
  },
}

$base: #E2A983;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF6F2;
$base-100: #F8E8DD;
$base-200: #EFD1BD;
$base-300: #E0B090;
$base-400: #CC8F66;
$base-500: #B16F44;
$base-600: #87593A;
$base-700: #60422E;
$base-800: #3F2D22;
$base-900: #271D16;
$base-hover: #D48149;
$base-subtle: #F3E6DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E2A983",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF6F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E8DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFD1BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0B090",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC8F66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B16F44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#87593A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#60422E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2D22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271D16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}