What color is #E6A58B?

#E6A58B is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(230, 165, 139), and in HSL hsl(17, 65%, 72%).

Is #E6A58B accessible as text?

On white, #E6A58B has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #E6A58B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E6A58B?

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

What colors go well with #E6A58B?

#E6A58B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #89CCE6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E6A58B below.

Is #E6A58B good for buttons?

#E6A58B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E6A58B — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E6A58B the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E6A58B is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#E6A58B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E6A58B

Not just a swatch — here's how #E6A58B works with other colors. Named schemes with #E6A58B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E6A58B Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 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 #E6A58B Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 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 #E6A58B Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E 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 #E6A58B Accent #ACC3B4 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 #E6A58B Secondary #F6DED4 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 #E6A58B 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 66/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E6A58B

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People also use #E6A58B 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7EEEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E6C289 — 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 #E6A58B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E6A58B;
  --color-base-rgb: 230 165 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.8% 0.086 42.7);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F9E5DD;
  --color-200: #F1CBBC;
  --color-300: #E2A58E;
  --color-400: #CF8263;
  --color-500: #B46241;
  --color-600: #894F38;
  --color-700: #623C2D;
  --color-800: #402A21;
  --color-900: #271B16;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F9E5DD',
    200: '#F1CBBC',
    300: '#E2A58E',
    400: '#CF8263',
    500: '#B46241',
    600: '#894F38',
    700: '#623C2D',
    800: '#402A21',
    900: '#271B16',
  },
}

$base: #E6A58B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F9E5DD;
$base-200: #F1CBBC;
$base-300: #E2A58E;
$base-400: #CF8263;
$base-500: #B46241;
$base-600: #894F38;
$base-700: #623C2D;
$base-800: #402A21;
$base-900: #271B16;
$base-hover: #D9744D;
$base-subtle: #F4E5DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E6A58B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E5DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1CBBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2A58E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF8263",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B46241",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#894F38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#623C2D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402A21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271B16",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}