What color is #E68FA9?

#E68FA9 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(230, 143, 169), and in HSL hsl(342, 64%, 73%).

Is #E68FA9 accessible as text?

On white, #E68FA9 has a contrast ratio of 2.37:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #E68FA9, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E68FA9?

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

What colors go well with #E68FA9?

#E68FA9 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8EE6CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E68FA9 below.

Is #E68FA9 good for buttons?

#E68FA9 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E68FA9 — white text only reaches 2.37:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E68FA9 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E68FA9 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E68FA9 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E68FA9

Not just a swatch — here's how #E68FA9 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E68FA9 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E68FA9 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Salmon Pink 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 #E68FA9 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Salmon Pink 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 #E68FA9 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Salmon Pink 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 #E68FA9 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Salmon Pink 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 #E68FA9 Secondary #F1D0D8 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon Pink 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E68FA9 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 34/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

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 #E68FA9

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People also use #E68FA9 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 7.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EBEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E6918E — 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 #E68FA9 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E68FA9;
  --color-base-rgb: 230 143 169;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.7% 0.109 0.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F5;
  --color-100: #F8DDE5;
  --color-200: #F0BCCC;
  --color-300: #E18EA7;
  --color-400: #CE6484;
  --color-500: #B34264;
  --color-600: #893951;
  --color-700: #612E3D;
  --color-800: #40212A;
  --color-900: #27161B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F5',
    100: '#F8DDE5',
    200: '#F0BCCC',
    300: '#E18EA7',
    400: '#CE6484',
    500: '#B34264',
    600: '#893951',
    700: '#612E3D',
    800: '#40212A',
    900: '#27161B',
  },
}

$base: #E68FA9;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F5;
$base-100: #F8DDE5;
$base-200: #F0BCCC;
$base-300: #E18EA7;
$base-400: #CE6484;
$base-500: #B34264;
$base-600: #893951;
$base-700: #612E3D;
$base-800: #40212A;
$base-900: #27161B;
$base-hover: #D9517A;
$base-subtle: #F4E0E6;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E68FA9",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCCC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18EA7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6484",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34264",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893951",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E68FA9

Color Lab

Pairs with #E68FA9

UI roles & guardrails

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