What color is #E87FA1?

#E87FA1 is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(232, 127, 161), and in HSL hsl(341, 70%, 70%).

Is #E87FA1 accessible as text?

On white, #E87FA1 has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.98:1 (passes). For text placed on #E87FA1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E87FA1?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #E87FA1?

#E87FA1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7DE8C6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E87FA1 below.

Is #E87FA1 good for buttons?

#E87FA1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E87FA1 — white text only reaches 2.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E87FA1 the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #E87FA1 is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#E87FA1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E87FA1

Not just a swatch — here's how #E87FA1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E87FA1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E87FA1 Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red 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 #E87FA1 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #E87FA1 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red 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 #E87FA1 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red 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 #E87FA1 Secondary #EDC5D0 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E87FA1 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 31/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 53/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E87FA1 with

Mauve Dark Salmon 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 7.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F7E8ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E87F7D — 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 #E87FA1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E87FA1;
  --color-base-rgb: 232 127 161;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.1% 0.134 0.3);
  --color-50: #FDF1F5;
  --color-100: #FADBE5;
  --color-200: #F3BACC;
  --color-300: #E58AA7;
  --color-400: #D35F84;
  --color-500: #B83D64;
  --color-600: #8C3551;
  --color-700: #642B3D;
  --color-800: #41202A;
  --color-900: #28151B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FDF1F5',
    100: '#FADBE5',
    200: '#F3BACC',
    300: '#E58AA7',
    400: '#D35F84',
    500: '#B83D64',
    600: '#8C3551',
    700: '#642B3D',
    800: '#41202A',
    900: '#28151B',
  },
}

$base: #E87FA1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F5;
$base-100: #FADBE5;
$base-200: #F3BACC;
$base-300: #E58AA7;
$base-400: #D35F84;
$base-500: #B83D64;
$base-600: #8C3551;
$base-700: #642B3D;
$base-800: #41202A;
$base-900: #28151B;
$base-hover: #DD4072;
$base-subtle: #F4DCE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E87FA1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3BACC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58AA7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D35F84",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B83D64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3551",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41202A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E87FA1

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Pairs with #E87FA1

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