What color is #E9A298?

#E9A298 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(233, 162, 152), and in HSL hsl(7, 65%, 75%).

Is #E9A298 accessible as text?

On white, #E9A298 has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #E9A298, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #E9A298?

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

What colors go well with #E9A298?

#E9A298 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #96DFE9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #E9A298 below.

Is #E9A298 good for buttons?

#E9A298 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #E9A298 — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #E9A298 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #E9A298 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.

#E9A298 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #E9A298

Not just a swatch — here's how #E9A298 works with other colors. Named schemes with #E9A298 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #E9A298 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #E9A298 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #E9A298 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #E9A298 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dusty Rose opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #E9A298 Secondary #F8DDD9 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #E9A298 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 74/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 90/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #E9A298

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People also use #E9A298 with

Cherry Blossom Topaz Light Blue 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EEEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #E9BB96 — 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 #E9A298 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #E9A298;
  --color-base-rgb: 233 162 152;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.8% 0.086 28.1);
  --color-50: #FDF3F2;
  --color-100: #F9E0DD;
  --color-200: #F1C2BC;
  --color-300: #E2978E;
  --color-400: #CF7063;
  --color-500: #B44F41;
  --color-600: #894238;
  --color-700: #62332D;
  --color-800: #402421;
  --color-900: #271816;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF3F2',
    100: '#F9E0DD',
    200: '#F1C2BC',
    300: '#E2978E',
    400: '#CF7063',
    500: '#B44F41',
    600: '#894238',
    700: '#62332D',
    800: '#402421',
    900: '#271816',
  },
}

$base: #E9A298;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF3F2;
$base-100: #F9E0DD;
$base-200: #F1C2BC;
$base-300: #E2978E;
$base-400: #CF7063;
$base-500: #B44F41;
$base-600: #894238;
$base-700: #62332D;
$base-800: #402421;
$base-900: #271816;
$base-hover: #DB6657;
$base-subtle: #F5E5E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#E9A298",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E0DD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1C2BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E2978E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF7063",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44F41",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#894238",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#62332D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402421",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271816",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}