What color is #E9999F?

#E9999F is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(233, 153, 159), and in HSL hsl(356, 65%, 76%).

Is #E9999F accessible as text?

On white, #E9999F has a contrast ratio of 2.21:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.52:1 (passes). For text placed on #E9999F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E9999F?

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

What colors go well with #E9999F?

#E9999F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9AEAE4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E9999F below.

Is #E9999F good for buttons?

#E9999F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E9999F — white text only reaches 2.21:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E9999F the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E9999F 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.

#E9999F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E9999F

Not just a swatch — here's how #E9999F works with other colors. Named schemes with #E9999F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E9999F Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 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 #E9999F Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D 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 #E9999F 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E9999F Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Salmon Pink 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 #E9999F Secondary #F5D7D8 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 #E9999F 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 63/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 64/100

High

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 36/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #E9999F with

Cherry Blossom Desert Sand Pale Turquoise 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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EDEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EAAF9A — 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 #E9999F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E9999F;
  --color-base-rgb: 233 153 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.4% 0.096 14.7);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F9DDDE;
  --color-200: #F1BCBF;
  --color-300: #E28E93;
  --color-400: #CF636A;
  --color-500: #B44149;
  --color-600: #89383E;
  --color-700: #622D31;
  --color-800: #402123;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F9DDDE',
    200: '#F1BCBF',
    300: '#E28E93',
    400: '#CF636A',
    500: '#B44149',
    600: '#89383E',
    700: '#622D31',
    800: '#402123',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #E9999F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F9DDDE;
$base-200: #F1BCBF;
$base-300: #E28E93;
$base-400: #CF636A;
$base-500: #B44149;
$base-600: #89383E;
$base-700: #622D31;
$base-800: #402123;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #DC5A63;
$base-subtle: #F6E4E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E9999F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCBF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28E93",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF636A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44149",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89383E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402123",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #E9999F

Color Lab

Pairs with #E9999F

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