What color is #E98561?

#E98561 is a warm, earthy red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(233, 133, 97), and in HSL hsl(16, 76%, 65%).

Is #E98561 accessible as text?

On white, #E98561 has a contrast ratio of 2.63:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #E98561, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E98561?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-600 (#E17100).

What colors go well with #E98561?

#E98561 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #62C5EA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E98561 below.

Is #E98561 good for buttons?

#E98561 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E98561 — white text only reaches 2.63:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E98561 the same as CSS coral?

No — #E98561 is not the CSS named color coral, but coral (#FF7F50) is the closest CSS named color.

#E98561 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E98561

Not just a swatch — here's how #E98561 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E98561 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E98561 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Burnt Sienna 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 #E98561 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E Anchor #3E2C20

Burnt Sienna 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 #E98561 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Burnt Sienna 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 #E98561 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Burnt Sienna 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 #E98561 Secondary #ECC7BA Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Burnt Sienna 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 Burnt Sienna carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E98561 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

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 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

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 #E98561 with

Salmon Pink Naples Yellow Lagoon Blue Greige 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 #F7E9E3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EAB362 — 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 #E98561 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E98561;
  --color-base-rgb: 233 133 97;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.8% 0.133 40.4);
  --color-50: #FEF4F1;
  --color-100: #FBE3DA;
  --color-200: #F5C8B7;
  --color-300: #E9A187;
  --color-400: #D87C5A;
  --color-500: #BD5B37;
  --color-600: #904B32;
  --color-700: #663929;
  --color-800: #43281E;
  --color-900: #291A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  burnt-sienna: {
    50: '#FEF4F1',
    100: '#FBE3DA',
    200: '#F5C8B7',
    300: '#E9A187',
    400: '#D87C5A',
    500: '#BD5B37',
    600: '#904B32',
    700: '#663929',
    800: '#43281E',
    900: '#291A14',
  },
}

$base: #E98561;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF4F1;
$base-100: #FBE3DA;
$base-200: #F5C8B7;
$base-300: #E9A187;
$base-400: #D87C5A;
$base-500: #BD5B37;
$base-600: #904B32;
$base-700: #663929;
$base-800: #43281E;
$base-900: #291A14;
$base-hover: #E25928;
$base-subtle: #F4DDD5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E98561",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF4F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE3DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5C8B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9A187",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D87C5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD5B37",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#904B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#663929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43281E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E98561

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