What color is #E7979E?

#E7979E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(231, 151, 158), and in HSL hsl(355, 63%, 75%).

Is #E7979E accessible as text?

On white, #E7979E has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #E7979E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E7979E?

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

What colors go well with #E7979E?

#E7979E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #97E7E1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E7979E below.

Is #E7979E good for buttons?

#E7979E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E7979E — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E7979E the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E7979E 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.

#E7979E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E7979E

Not just a swatch — here's how #E7979E works with other colors. Named schemes with #E7979E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E7979E Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E7979E Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon Pink 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 #E7979E Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Salmon Pink opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E7979E Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Salmon Pink 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E7979E Secondary #F3D5D7 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 #E7979E 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 62/100

High

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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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 8.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E7AB97 — 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 #E7979E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E7979E;
  --color-base-rgb: 231 151 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.8% 0.097 13.9);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F8DDDF;
  --color-200: #F0BDC1;
  --color-300: #E08F96;
  --color-400: #CD656E;
  --color-500: #B2434C;
  --color-600: #883A40;
  --color-700: #612E32;
  --color-800: #402124;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F8DDDF',
    200: '#F0BDC1',
    300: '#E08F96',
    400: '#CD656E',
    500: '#B2434C',
    600: '#883A40',
    700: '#612E32',
    800: '#402124',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #E7979E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F8DDDF;
$base-200: #F0BDC1;
$base-300: #E08F96;
$base-400: #CD656E;
$base-500: #B2434C;
$base-600: #883A40;
$base-700: #612E32;
$base-800: #402124;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #D95963;
$base-subtle: #F5E3E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E7979E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BDC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E08F96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD656E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B2434C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#883A40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402124",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E7979E

Color Lab

Pairs with #E7979E

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