What color is #E6A89E?

#E6A89E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(230, 168, 158), and in HSL hsl(8, 59%, 76%).

Is #E6A89E accessible as text?

On white, #E6A89E has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #E6A89E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E6A89E?

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

What colors go well with #E6A89E?

#E6A89E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9EDCE6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E6A89E below.

Is #E6A89E good for buttons?

#E6A89E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E6A89E — white text only reaches 2.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E6A89E the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E6A89E 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.

#E6A89E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E6A89E

Not just a swatch — here's how #E6A89E works with other colors. Named schemes with #E6A89E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E6A89E Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #E6A89E Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #E6A89E Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #E6A89E Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #E6A89E Secondary #F8E1DD 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 #E6A89E 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 68/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 84/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 29/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 27/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 57/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 92/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E6A89E

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People also use #E6A89E with

Pink Desert Sand 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EFEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E6BF9E — 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 #E6A89E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #E6A89E;
  --color-base-rgb: 230 168 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.7% 0.075 29.2);
  --color-50: #FCF4F2;
  --color-100: #F7E1DE;
  --color-200: #EEC5BE;
  --color-300: #DE9C92;
  --color-400: #CA7568;
  --color-500: #AE5446;
  --color-600: #86463C;
  --color-700: #5F3630;
  --color-800: #3F2622;
  --color-900: #271917;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FCF4F2',
    100: '#F7E1DE',
    200: '#EEC5BE',
    300: '#DE9C92',
    400: '#CA7568',
    500: '#AE5446',
    600: '#86463C',
    700: '#5F3630',
    800: '#3F2622',
    900: '#271917',
  },
}

$base: #E6A89E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF4F2;
$base-100: #F7E1DE;
$base-200: #EEC5BE;
$base-300: #DE9C92;
$base-400: #CA7568;
$base-500: #AE5446;
$base-600: #86463C;
$base-700: #5F3630;
$base-800: #3F2622;
$base-900: #271917;
$base-hover: #D67060;
$base-subtle: #F5E7E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E6A89E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7E1DE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEC5BE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DE9C92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CA7568",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AE5446",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#86463C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3630",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3F2622",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271917",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}