What color is #E987AB?

#E987AB is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(233, 135, 171), and in HSL hsl(338, 69%, 72%).

Is #E987AB accessible as text?

On white, #E987AB has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #E987AB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E987AB?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #E987AB?

#E987AB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #86E9C5. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E987AB below.

Is #E987AB good for buttons?

#E987AB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E987AB — white text only reaches 2.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E987AB the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E987AB is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E987AB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E987AB

Not just a swatch — here's how #E987AB works with other colors. Named schemes with #E987AB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E987AB Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

This palette keeps Persian Pink 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 #E987AB Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Persian Pink 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 #E987AB Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Persian Pink 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 #E987AB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Persian Pink 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 #E987AB Secondary #F0CBD7 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Persian Pink 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 Persian Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E987AB 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 27/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 37/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E987AB with

Mauve Dark Salmon Seafoam Green 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EAEF for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E9868A — 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 #E987AB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E987AB;
  --color-base-rgb: 233 135 171;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.8% 0.126 357.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F6;
  --color-100: #F9DCE7;
  --color-200: #F2BACF;
  --color-300: #E48BAC;
  --color-400: #D2608A;
  --color-500: #B73E6A;
  --color-600: #8C3655;
  --color-700: #632C40;
  --color-800: #41202C;
  --color-900: #28151C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  persian-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F6',
    100: '#F9DCE7',
    200: '#F2BACF',
    300: '#E48BAC',
    400: '#D2608A',
    500: '#B73E6A',
    600: '#8C3655',
    700: '#632C40',
    800: '#41202C',
    900: '#28151C',
  },
}

$base: #E987AB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F6;
$base-100: #F9DCE7;
$base-200: #F2BACF;
$base-300: #E48BAC;
$base-400: #D2608A;
$base-500: #B73E6A;
$base-600: #8C3655;
$base-700: #632C40;
$base-800: #41202C;
$base-900: #28151C;
$base-hover: #DD487F;
$base-subtle: #F5DEE7;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E987AB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BACF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E48BAC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D2608A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B73E6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3655",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41202C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E987AB

Color Lab

Pairs with #E987AB

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