What color is #EA80A0?

#EA80A0 is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(234, 128, 160), and in HSL hsl(342, 72%, 71%).

Is #EA80A0 accessible as text?

On white, #EA80A0 has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #EA80A0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EA80A0?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #EA80A0?

#EA80A0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80EACA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EA80A0 below.

Is #EA80A0 good for buttons?

#EA80A0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EA80A0 — white text only reaches 2.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EA80A0 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EA80A0 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EA80A0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EA80A0

Not just a swatch — here's how #EA80A0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EA80A0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EA80A0 Secondary #B9612C Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Light Coral 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 #EA80A0 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Light Coral 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 #EA80A0 Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Coral 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 #EA80A0 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Light Coral 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 #EA80A0 Secondary #EEC6D0 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral 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 Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EA80A0 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 77/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 33/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 52/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 33/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EA80A0

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People also use #EA80A0 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E9ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EA8380 — 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 #EA80A0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EA80A0;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 128 160;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.5% 0.134 1.7);
  --color-50: #FDF1F5;
  --color-100: #FADBE4;
  --color-200: #F3B9CA;
  --color-300: #E689A5;
  --color-400: #D55D81;
  --color-500: #BA3B61;
  --color-600: #8E344F;
  --color-700: #642A3C;
  --color-800: #421F2A;
  --color-900: #28151B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FDF1F5',
    100: '#FADBE4',
    200: '#F3B9CA',
    300: '#E689A5',
    400: '#D55D81',
    500: '#BA3B61',
    600: '#8E344F',
    700: '#642A3C',
    800: '#421F2A',
    900: '#28151B',
  },
}

$base: #EA80A0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F5;
$base-100: #FADBE4;
$base-200: #F3B9CA;
$base-300: #E689A5;
$base-400: #D55D81;
$base-500: #BA3B61;
$base-600: #8E344F;
$base-700: #642A3C;
$base-800: #421F2A;
$base-900: #28151B;
$base-hover: #E04271;
$base-subtle: #F5DDE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EA80A0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E689A5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D81",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA3B61",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E344F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642A3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EA80A0

Color Lab

Pairs with #EA80A0

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