What color is #E5A995?

#E5A995 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(229, 169, 149), and in HSL hsl(15, 61%, 74%).

Is #E5A995 accessible as text?

On white, #E5A995 has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.44:1 (passes). For text placed on #E5A995, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E5A995?

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

What colors go well with #E5A995?

#E5A995 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #94D1E5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E5A995 below.

Is #E5A995 good for buttons?

#E5A995 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E5A995 — white text only reaches 2.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E5A995 the same as CSS tan?

No — #E5A995 is not the CSS named color tan, but tan (#D2B48C) is the closest CSS named color.

#E5A995 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E5A995

Not just a swatch — here's how #E5A995 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E5A995 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E5A995 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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 #E5A995 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #E5A995 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #E5A995 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #E5A995 Secondary #F7E1DA Support #9B9186 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 #E5A995 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 98/100

Very high

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 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 30/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 27/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 56/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E5A995

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People also use #E5A995 with

Cherry Blossom 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EFEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E5C394 — 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 #E5A995 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E5A995;
  --color-base-rgb: 229 169 149;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.6% 0.077 39.2);
  --color-50: #FCF5F2;
  --color-100: #F8E4DD;
  --color-200: #EFCABD;
  --color-300: #DFA490;
  --color-400: #CB8067;
  --color-500: #B06045;
  --color-600: #874E3B;
  --color-700: #603B2F;
  --color-800: #3F2922;
  --color-900: #271A16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF5F2',
    100: '#F8E4DD',
    200: '#EFCABD',
    300: '#DFA490',
    400: '#CB8067',
    500: '#B06045',
    600: '#874E3B',
    700: '#603B2F',
    800: '#3F2922',
    900: '#271A16',
  },
}

$base: #E5A995;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF5F2;
$base-100: #F8E4DD;
$base-200: #EFCABD;
$base-300: #DFA490;
$base-400: #CB8067;
$base-500: #B06045;
$base-600: #874E3B;
$base-700: #603B2F;
$base-800: #3F2922;
$base-900: #271A16;
$base-hover: #D67757;
$base-subtle: #F4E6E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E5A995",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E4DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFCABD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DFA490",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CB8067",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B06045",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#874E3B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#603B2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2922",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271A16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}