What color is #E69D91?

#E69D91 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(230, 157, 145), and in HSL hsl(8, 63%, 74%).

Is #E69D91 accessible as text?

On white, #E69D91 has a contrast ratio of 2.19:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #E69D91, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E69D91?

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

What colors go well with #E69D91?

#E69D91 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #93DBE6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E69D91 below.

Is #E69D91 good for buttons?

#E69D91 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E69D91 — white text only reaches 2.19:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E69D91 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E69D91 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#E69D91 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E69D91

Not just a swatch — here's how #E69D91 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E69D91 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E69D91 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dark Salmon 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 #E69D91 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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 #E69D91 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dark Salmon 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 #E69D91 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dark Salmon 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 #E69D91 Secondary #F4D8D3 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E69D91 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 95/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 67/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 50/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E69D91

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People also use #E69D91 with

Cherry Blossom Topaz Light Blue Gainsboro Espresso

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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EDEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E6BA93 — 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 #E69D91 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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:root {
  --color-base: #E69D91;
  --color-base-rgb: 230 157 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.090 29.6);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F8E1DD;
  --color-200: #F0C3BD;
  --color-300: #E09A8F;
  --color-400: #CD7365;
  --color-500: #B25243;
  --color-600: #88443A;
  --color-700: #61352E;
  --color-800: #402521;
  --color-900: #271816;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F8E1DD',
    200: '#F0C3BD',
    300: '#E09A8F',
    400: '#CD7365',
    500: '#B25243',
    600: '#88443A',
    700: '#61352E',
    800: '#402521',
    900: '#271816',
  },
}

$base: #E69D91;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F8E1DD;
$base-200: #F0C3BD;
$base-300: #E09A8F;
$base-400: #CD7365;
$base-500: #B25243;
$base-600: #88443A;
$base-700: #61352E;
$base-800: #402521;
$base-900: #271816;
$base-hover: #D96755;
$base-subtle: #F5E4E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E69D91",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8E1DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0C3BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E09A8F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD7365",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B25243",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#88443A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61352E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402521",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271816",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}