What color is #E89591?

#E89591 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(232, 149, 145), and in HSL hsl(3, 65%, 74%).

Is #E89591 accessible as text?

On white, #E89591 has a contrast ratio of 2.30:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.14:1 (passes). For text placed on #E89591, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E89591?

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

What colors go well with #E89591?

#E89591 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92E3E8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E89591 below.

Is #E89591 good for buttons?

#E89591 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E89591 — white text only reaches 2.30:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E89591 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E89591 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.

#E89591 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E89591

Not just a swatch — here's how #E89591 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E89591 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E89591 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dark Salmon 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 #E89591 Surface #E3CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dark Salmon 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 #E89591 Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dark Salmon 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 #E89591 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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 #E89591 Secondary #F2D3D1 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E89591 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 40/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E89591

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People also use #E89591 with

Cherry Blossom Desert Sand Powder 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E8B392 — 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 #E89591 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #E89591;
  --color-base-rgb: 232 149 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.3% 0.101 22.7);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DEDD;
  --color-200: #F1BEBC;
  --color-300: #E2928E;
  --color-400: #CF6963;
  --color-500: #B44741;
  --color-600: #893C38;
  --color-700: #62302D;
  --color-800: #402221;
  --color-900: #271716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DEDD',
    200: '#F1BEBC',
    300: '#E2928E',
    400: '#CF6963',
    500: '#B44741',
    600: '#893C38',
    700: '#62302D',
    800: '#402221',
    900: '#271716',
  },
}

$base: #E89591;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DEDD;
$base-200: #F1BEBC;
$base-300: #E2928E;
$base-400: #CF6963;
$base-500: #B44741;
$base-600: #893C38;
$base-700: #62302D;
$base-800: #402221;
$base-900: #271716;
$base-hover: #DB5A53;
$base-subtle: #F5E2E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E89591",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DEDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BEBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2928E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6963",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44741",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893C38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62302D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402221",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}