What color is #E694AE?

#E694AE is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(230, 148, 174), and in HSL hsl(341, 62%, 74%).

Is #E694AE accessible as text?

On white, #E694AE has a contrast ratio of 2.28:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #E694AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E694AE?

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

What colors go well with #E694AE?

#E694AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #94E6CC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E694AE below.

Is #E694AE good for buttons?

#E694AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E694AE — white text only reaches 2.28:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E694AE the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E694AE is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E694AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E694AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #E694AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #E694AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E694AE 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 #E694AE 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 #E694AE Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

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 #E694AE 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 #E694AE Secondary #F2D3DC 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 #E694AE 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 61/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 39/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 45/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E694AE

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #E694AE with

Mauve 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E69594 — 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 #E694AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E694AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 230 148 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.7% 0.103 359.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F5;
  --color-100: #F8DDE6;
  --color-200: #EFBDCD;
  --color-300: #E090A9;
  --color-400: #CC6686;
  --color-500: #B14466;
  --color-600: #873A53;
  --color-700: #602E3E;
  --color-800: #3F222B;
  --color-900: #27161C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F5',
    100: '#F8DDE6',
    200: '#EFBDCD',
    300: '#E090A9',
    400: '#CC6686',
    500: '#B14466',
    600: '#873A53',
    700: '#602E3E',
    800: '#3F222B',
    900: '#27161C',
  },
}

$base: #E694AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F5;
$base-100: #F8DDE6;
$base-200: #EFBDCD;
$base-300: #E090A9;
$base-400: #CC6686;
$base-500: #B14466;
$base-600: #873A53;
$base-700: #602E3E;
$base-800: #3F222B;
$base-900: #27161C;
$base-hover: #D7567F;
$base-subtle: #F4E2E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E694AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EFBDCD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E090A9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CC6686",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B14466",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#873A53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#602E3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F222B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}