What color is #E38CA0?

#E38CA0 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(227, 140, 160), and in HSL hsl(346, 61%, 72%).

Is #E38CA0 accessible as text?

On white, #E38CA0 has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.53:1 (passes). For text placed on #E38CA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E38CA0?

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

What colors go well with #E38CA0?

#E38CA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8CE3CF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E38CA0 below.

Is #E38CA0 good for buttons?

#E38CA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E38CA0 — white text only reaches 2.46:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E38CA0 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E38CA0 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E38CA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E38CA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #E38CA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E38CA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E38CA0 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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E38CA0 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Puce anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #E38CA0 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 #E38CA0 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 #E38CA0 Secondary #EDCCD2 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 #E38CA0 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 43/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 61/100

High

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 42/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E38CA0

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People also use #E38CA0 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EAED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E3958C — 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 #E38CA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E38CA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 227 140 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.6% 0.108 5.2);
  --color-50: #FCF2F5;
  --color-100: #F8DDE4;
  --color-200: #EFBDC9;
  --color-300: #DF90A3;
  --color-400: #CB677E;
  --color-500: #B0455E;
  --color-600: #873B4D;
  --color-700: #602F3A;
  --color-800: #3F2229;
  --color-900: #27161A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  puce: {
    50: '#FCF2F5',
    100: '#F8DDE4',
    200: '#EFBDC9',
    300: '#DF90A3',
    400: '#CB677E',
    500: '#B0455E',
    600: '#873B4D',
    700: '#602F3A',
    800: '#3F2229',
    900: '#27161A',
  },
}

$base: #E38CA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F5;
$base-100: #F8DDE4;
$base-200: #EFBDC9;
$base-300: #DF90A3;
$base-400: #CB677E;
$base-500: #B0455E;
$base-600: #873B4D;
$base-700: #602F3A;
$base-800: #3F2229;
$base-900: #27161A;
$base-hover: #D55170;
$base-subtle: #F4E0E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E38CA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DF90A3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB677E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B0455E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873B4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602F3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2229",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E38CA0

Color Lab

Pairs with #E38CA0

UI roles & guardrails

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