Nearest named color: Light Coral
#E48593
#E48593
Nearest named
Light Coral
Family
Red
Lightness
72.2%
Chroma
0.117
Hue angle
11.0°
Temperature
Warm
Contrast on white
2.60:1 · Fail
Contrast on black
7.14:1 · AAA
Web-safe
#CC9999
CSS oklch()
72% 0.12 11

#E48593 is a mid-toned, warm red. On the Color Lab it reads organic and grounded, with a faded, vintage edge. It reproduces cleanly in print.

Palettes built on #E48593

Not just a swatch — here's how #E48593 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E48593 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

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

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

Light Coral 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

Light Coral sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

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 #E48593 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 77/100
Warm
Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.
Softness 57/100
Moderate
Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.
Depth 28/100
Low
Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.
Naturalness 56/100
Moderate
Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.
Vintage feel 60/100
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 52/100
Moderate
Workable accent with care around contrast.
Surface fit 38/100
Low
Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.
Print safety 87/100
Very high
Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E48593

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People also use #E48593 with

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 7.1:1. Use
Subtle surface Use #F7E9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80
Avoid beside #E49786 — 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 #E48593 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI
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Dashboard
Revenue
$48.2k ▲ 12%
Brand
AVELINE
Studio
Poster
Nov 14 · 8PM
NIGHT
MARKET
Packaging
BLOOM
Botanical Wash
250 ml
Interior

Scales

ShadesBase darkened in 10% steps
TintsBase lifted toward white
TonesSaturation removed, lightness held
Monochromatic scaleDesign-system ready, 50–900

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #E48593;
  --color-base-rgb: 228 133 147;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.2% 0.117 11.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DDE1;
  --color-200: #F0BCC4;
  --color-300: #E18E9B;
  --color-400: #CE6474;
  --color-500: #B34253;
  --color-600: #893945;
  --color-700: #612E35;
  --color-800: #402126;
  --color-900: #271619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}