What color is #E78CA0?

#E78CA0 is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(231, 140, 160), and in HSL hsl(347, 65%, 73%).

Is #E78CA0 accessible as text?

On white, #E78CA0 has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #E78CA0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E78CA0?

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

What colors go well with #E78CA0?

#E78CA0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8DE7D4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E78CA0 below.

Is #E78CA0 good for buttons?

#E78CA0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E78CA0 — white text only reaches 2.43:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E78CA0 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E78CA0 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E78CA0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E78CA0

Not just a swatch — here's how #E78CA0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E78CA0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E78CA0 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Light Coral 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 #E78CA0 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Light Coral 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 #E78CA0 Accent #AEC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Coral 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 #E78CA0 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Light Coral 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 #E78CA0 Secondary #F0CDD3 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral 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 Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E78CA0 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E78CA0

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People also use #E78CA0 with

Carnation 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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EBEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E7988D — 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 #E78CA0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E78CA0;
  --color-base-rgb: 231 140 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.0% 0.113 6.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F9DDE3;
  --color-200: #F1BCC7;
  --color-300: #E28EA0;
  --color-400: #CF637B;
  --color-500: #B4415A;
  --color-600: #89384A;
  --color-700: #622D39;
  --color-800: #402128;
  --color-900: #27161A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F9DDE3',
    200: '#F1BCC7',
    300: '#E28EA0',
    400: '#CF637B',
    500: '#B4415A',
    600: '#89384A',
    700: '#622D39',
    800: '#402128',
    900: '#27161A',
  },
}

$base: #E78CA0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F9DDE3;
$base-200: #F1BCC7;
$base-300: #E28EA0;
$base-400: #CF637B;
$base-500: #B4415A;
$base-600: #89384A;
$base-700: #622D39;
$base-800: #402128;
$base-900: #27161A;
$base-hover: #DA506E;
$base-subtle: #F5E0E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E78CA0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCC7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28EA0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF637B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B4415A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89384A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D39",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E78CA0

Color Lab

Pairs with #E78CA0

UI roles & guardrails

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