What color is #E9909E?

#E9909E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(233, 144, 158), and in HSL hsl(351, 67%, 74%).

Is #E9909E accessible as text?

On white, #E9909E has a contrast ratio of 2.35:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #E9909E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E9909E?

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

What colors go well with #E9909E?

#E9909E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90E9DC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E9909E below.

Is #E9909E good for buttons?

#E9909E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E9909E — white text only reaches 2.35:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E9909E the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #E9909E is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#E9909E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E9909E

Not just a swatch — here's how #E9909E works with other colors. Named schemes with #E9909E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E9909E Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Salmon Pink 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 #E9909E Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon Pink 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 #E9909E Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Salmon 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 #E9909E Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Salmon 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 #E9909E Secondary #F2D1D5 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E9909E 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 75/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 54/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E9909E with

Carnation Burlywood Seafoam 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 7.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EBED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E9A190 — 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 #E9909E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E9909E;
  --color-base-rgb: 233 144 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.9% 0.109 9.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F9DCE0;
  --color-200: #F1BBC3;
  --color-300: #E38C99;
  --color-400: #D06272;
  --color-500: #B53F51;
  --color-600: #8B3744;
  --color-700: #622C34;
  --color-800: #412025;
  --color-900: #281618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F9DCE0',
    200: '#F1BBC3',
    300: '#E38C99',
    400: '#D06272',
    500: '#B53F51',
    600: '#8B3744',
    700: '#622C34',
    800: '#412025',
    900: '#281618',
  },
}

$base: #E9909E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F9DCE0;
$base-200: #F1BBC3;
$base-300: #E38C99;
$base-400: #D06272;
$base-500: #B53F51;
$base-600: #8B3744;
$base-700: #622C34;
$base-800: #412025;
$base-900: #281618;
$base-hover: #DD5166;
$base-subtle: #F5E1E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E9909E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38C99",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06272",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B53F51",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3744",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622C34",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412025",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E9909E

Color Lab

Pairs with #E9909E

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