What color is #E99CBD?

#E99CBD is a light, soft pink. In RGB it is rgb(233, 156, 189), and in HSL hsl(334, 64%, 76%).

Is #E99CBD accessible as text?

On white, #E99CBD has a contrast ratio of 2.11:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.95:1 (passes). For text placed on #E99CBD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E99CBD?

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

What colors go well with #E99CBD?

#E99CBD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9BE9C7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E99CBD below.

Is #E99CBD good for buttons?

#E99CBD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E99CBD — white text only reaches 2.11:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E99CBD the same as CSS plum?

No — #E99CBD is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#E99CBD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E99CBD

Not just a swatch — here's how #E99CBD works with other colors. Named schemes with #E99CBD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E99CBD Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #E99CBD Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation 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 #E99CBD Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Carnation 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 #E99CBD Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #E99CBD Secondary #F8DBE6 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E99CBD 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 20/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E99CBD

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People also use #E99CBD with

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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 #F8EDF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E99BA2 — 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 #E99CBD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

Website / UI

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Revenue

$48.2k ▲ 12%

Brand

AVELINE

Studio

Poster

Nov 14 · 8PM

NIGHT
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Packaging

BLOOM

Botanical Wash

250 ml

Interior

Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #E99CBD;
  --color-base-rgb: 233 156 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.8% 0.100 352.4);
  --color-50: #FDF2F7;
  --color-100: #F8DDE9;
  --color-200: #F0BCD3;
  --color-300: #E18EB2;
  --color-400: #CE6492;
  --color-500: #B34273;
  --color-600: #89395C;
  --color-700: #612E44;
  --color-800: #40212E;
  --color-900: #27161D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF2F7',
    100: '#F8DDE9',
    200: '#F0BCD3',
    300: '#E18EB2',
    400: '#CE6492',
    500: '#B34273',
    600: '#89395C',
    700: '#612E44',
    800: '#40212E',
    900: '#27161D',
  },
}

$base: #E99CBD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F7;
$base-100: #F8DDE9;
$base-200: #F0BCD3;
$base-300: #E18EB2;
$base-400: #CE6492;
$base-500: #B34273;
$base-600: #89395C;
$base-700: #612E44;
$base-800: #40212E;
$base-900: #27161D;
$base-hover: #DB5B93;
$base-subtle: #F6E4EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E99CBD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDE9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCD3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18EB2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6492",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34273",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89395C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E44",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#40212E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#27161D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}