What color is #EA889A?

#EA889A is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(234, 136, 154), and in HSL hsl(349, 70%, 73%).

Is #EA889A accessible as text?

On white, #EA889A has a contrast ratio of 2.47:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #EA889A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EA889A?

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

What colors go well with #EA889A?

#EA889A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8AEAD9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EA889A below.

Is #EA889A good for buttons?

#EA889A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EA889A — white text only reaches 2.47:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EA889A the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EA889A is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EA889A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EA889A

Not just a swatch — here's how #EA889A works with other colors. Named schemes with #EA889A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EA889A Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EA889A Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Light Coral 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 #EA889A Accent #AEC3B2 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 #EA889A Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 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 #EA889A Secondary #F0CBD0 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 #EA889A 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 50/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 47/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 47/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EA889A with

Carnation Dusty Rose 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 7.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EAED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EA988A — 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 #EA889A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EA889A;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 136 154;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.6% 0.121 8.7);
  --color-50: #FDF1F4;
  --color-100: #FADBE1;
  --color-200: #F3BAC4;
  --color-300: #E58A9B;
  --color-400: #D35F74;
  --color-500: #B83D53;
  --color-600: #8C3545;
  --color-700: #642B36;
  --color-800: #412026;
  --color-900: #281519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FDF1F4',
    100: '#FADBE1',
    200: '#F3BAC4',
    300: '#E58A9B',
    400: '#D35F74',
    500: '#B83D53',
    600: '#8C3545',
    700: '#642B36',
    800: '#412026',
    900: '#281519',
  },
}

$base: #EA889A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F4;
$base-100: #FADBE1;
$base-200: #F3BAC4;
$base-300: #E58A9B;
$base-400: #D35F74;
$base-500: #B83D53;
$base-600: #8C3545;
$base-700: #642B36;
$base-800: #412026;
$base-900: #281519;
$base-hover: #DF4B66;
$base-subtle: #F5DFE3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EA889A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3BAC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58A9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D35F74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B83D53",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3545",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EA889A

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