What color is #E89BBF?

#E89BBF is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(232, 155, 191), and in HSL hsl(332, 63%, 76%).

Is #E89BBF accessible as text?

On white, #E89BBF has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.87:1 (passes). For text placed on #E89BBF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E89BBF?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #E89BBF?

#E89BBF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9BE8C4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E89BBF below.

Is #E89BBF good for buttons?

#E89BBF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E89BBF — white text only reaches 2.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E89BBF the same as CSS plum?

No — #E89BBF is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#E89BBF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E89BBF

Not just a swatch — here's how #E89BBF works with other colors. Named schemes with #E89BBF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E89BBF Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #E89BBF Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9563 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation 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 #E89BBF Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Carnation 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 #E89BBF Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #E89BBF Secondary #F7DAE6 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E89BBF 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 65/100

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 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 17/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

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 #E89BBF

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People also use #E89BBF with

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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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EDF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E89BA6 — 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 #E89BBF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #E89BBF;
  --color-base-rgb: 232 155 191;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.6% 0.102 350.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDEA;
  --color-200: #F0BDD4;
  --color-300: #E08FB5;
  --color-400: #CD6596;
  --color-500: #B24377;
  --color-600: #883A5E;
  --color-700: #612E46;
  --color-800: #40212F;
  --color-900: #27161E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDEA',
    200: '#F0BDD4',
    300: '#E08FB5',
    400: '#CD6596',
    500: '#B24377',
    600: '#883A5E',
    700: '#612E46',
    800: '#40212F',
    900: '#27161E',
  },
}

$base: #E89BBF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDEA;
$base-200: #F0BDD4;
$base-300: #E08FB5;
$base-400: #CD6596;
$base-500: #B24377;
$base-600: #883A5E;
$base-700: #612E46;
$base-800: #40212F;
$base-900: #27161E;
$base-hover: #DA5C97;
$base-subtle: #F5E4EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E89BBF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDEA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BDD4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E08FB5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD6596",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B24377",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#883A5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E46",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}