What color is #E8A09B?

#E8A09B is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(232, 160, 155), and in HSL hsl(4, 63%, 76%).

Is #E8A09B accessible as text?

On white, #E8A09B has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.93:1 (passes). For text placed on #E8A09B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E8A09B?

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

What colors go well with #E8A09B?

#E8A09B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9BE3E8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E8A09B below.

Is #E8A09B good for buttons?

#E8A09B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E8A09B — white text only reaches 2.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E8A09B the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E8A09B 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.

#E8A09B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E8A09B

Not just a swatch — here's how #E8A09B works with other colors. Named schemes with #E8A09B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E8A09B Secondary #B76326 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E8A09B Surface #F0E9DC 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E8A09B 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 #E8A09B 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E8A09B Secondary #F7DBD9 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 #E8A09B 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 65/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 81/100

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 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E8A09B

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People also use #E8A09B 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 8.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EEED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E8BA9B — 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 #E8A09B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E8A09B;
  --color-base-rgb: 232 160 155;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.4% 0.087 23.7);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F8DFDD;
  --color-200: #F0C0BD;
  --color-300: #E0948F;
  --color-400: #CD6C65;
  --color-500: #B24A43;
  --color-600: #883F3A;
  --color-700: #61312E;
  --color-800: #402321;
  --color-900: #271716;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F8DFDD',
    200: '#F0C0BD',
    300: '#E0948F',
    400: '#CD6C65',
    500: '#B24A43',
    600: '#883F3A',
    700: '#61312E',
    800: '#402321',
    900: '#271716',
  },
}

$base: #E8A09B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F8DFDD;
$base-200: #F0C0BD;
$base-300: #E0948F;
$base-400: #CD6C65;
$base-500: #B24A43;
$base-600: #883F3A;
$base-700: #61312E;
$base-800: #402321;
$base-900: #271716;
$base-hover: #DA645C;
$base-subtle: #F5E5E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E8A09B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DFDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0C0BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E0948F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CD6C65",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B24A43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#883F3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#61312E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402321",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271716",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}