What color is #E89989?

#E89989 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(232, 153, 137), and in HSL hsl(10, 67%, 72%).

Is #E89989 accessible as text?

On white, #E89989 has a contrast ratio of 2.25:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.35:1 (passes). For text placed on #E89989, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E89989?

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

What colors go well with #E89989?

#E89989 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #88D7E7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E89989 below.

Is #E89989 good for buttons?

#E89989 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E89989 — white text only reaches 2.25:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E89989 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E89989 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.

#E89989 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E89989

Not just a swatch — here's how #E89989 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E89989 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E89989 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #E89989 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 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 #E89989 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

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 #E89989 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F 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 #E89989 Secondary #F3D6CF Support #9B9186 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 #E89989 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

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

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

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 #E89989

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People also use #E89989 with

Carnation Topaz Sky Blue 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 8.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E7B888 — 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 #E89989 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E89989;
  --color-base-rgb: 232 153 137;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.8% 0.099 32.0);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F9E1DC;
  --color-200: #F1C4BB;
  --color-300: #E39B8C;
  --color-400: #D07462;
  --color-500: #B5533F;
  --color-600: #8B4537;
  --color-700: #62352C;
  --color-800: #412620;
  --color-900: #281916;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F9E1DC',
    200: '#F1C4BB',
    300: '#E39B8C',
    400: '#D07462',
    500: '#B5533F',
    600: '#8B4537',
    700: '#62352C',
    800: '#412620',
    900: '#281916',
  },
}

$base: #E89989;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F9E1DC;
$base-200: #F1C4BB;
$base-300: #E39B8C;
$base-400: #D07462;
$base-500: #B5533F;
$base-600: #8B4537;
$base-700: #62352C;
$base-800: #412620;
$base-900: #281916;
$base-hover: #DB634A;
$base-subtle: #F4E2DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E89989",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E1DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1C4BB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E39B8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D07462",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B5533F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B4537",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62352C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412620",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281916",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}