What color is #E693A2?

#E693A2 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(230, 147, 162), and in HSL hsl(349, 62%, 74%).

Is #E693A2 accessible as text?

On white, #E693A2 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #E693A2, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E693A2?

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

What colors go well with #E693A2?

#E693A2 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #94E6D7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E693A2 below.

Is #E693A2 good for buttons?

#E693A2 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E693A2 — white text only reaches 2.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E693A2 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E693A2 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E693A2 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E693A2

Not just a swatch — here's how #E693A2 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E693A2 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E693A2 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7642 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E693A2 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Salmon Pink 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 #E693A2 Accent #AEC3B1 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 #E693A2 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 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 #E693A2 Secondary #F1D2D7 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 #E693A2 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 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 49/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E693A2 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E6A094 — 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 #E693A2 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E693A2;
  --color-base-rgb: 230 147 162;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.102 8.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F8DDE2;
  --color-200: #EFBDC6;
  --color-300: #E0909E;
  --color-400: #CC6678;
  --color-500: #B14458;
  --color-600: #873A48;
  --color-700: #602E38;
  --color-800: #3F2227;
  --color-900: #271619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F8DDE2',
    200: '#EFBDC6',
    300: '#E0909E',
    400: '#CC6678',
    500: '#B14458',
    600: '#873A48',
    700: '#602E38',
    800: '#3F2227',
    900: '#271619',
  },
}

$base: #E693A2;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F8DDE2;
$base-200: #EFBDC6;
$base-300: #E0909E;
$base-400: #CC6678;
$base-500: #B14458;
$base-600: #873A48;
$base-700: #602E38;
$base-800: #3F2227;
$base-900: #271619;
$base-hover: #D7566E;
$base-subtle: #F4E2E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E693A2",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDC6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0909E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC6678",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B14458",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2227",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271619",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E693A2

Color Lab

Pairs with #E693A2

UI roles & guardrails

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