What color is #EA8A97?

#EA8A97 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(234, 138, 151), and in HSL hsl(352, 70%, 73%).

Is #EA8A97 accessible as text?

On white, #EA8A97 has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.58:1 (passes). For text placed on #EA8A97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EA8A97?

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

What colors go well with #EA8A97?

#EA8A97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8AEADD. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EA8A97 below.

Is #EA8A97 good for buttons?

#EA8A97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EA8A97 — white text only reaches 2.45:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EA8A97 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EA8A97 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EA8A97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EA8A97

Not just a swatch — here's how #EA8A97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EA8A97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EA8A97 Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #EA8A97 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

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 #EA8A97 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 #EA8A97 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #EA8A97 Secondary #F1CCD0 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 #EA8A97 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 58/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 39/100

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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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 7.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EAEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EA9D8A — 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 #EA8A97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EA8A97;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 138 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.8% 0.118 11.6);
  --color-50: #FDF1F3;
  --color-100: #FADBE0;
  --color-200: #F3BAC1;
  --color-300: #E58A96;
  --color-400: #D35F6F;
  --color-500: #B83D4D;
  --color-600: #8C3541;
  --color-700: #642B33;
  --color-800: #412024;
  --color-900: #281518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FDF1F3',
    100: '#FADBE0',
    200: '#F3BAC1',
    300: '#E58A96',
    400: '#D35F6F',
    500: '#B83D4D',
    600: '#8C3541',
    700: '#642B33',
    800: '#412024',
    900: '#281518',
  },
}

$base: #EA8A97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F3;
$base-100: #FADBE0;
$base-200: #F3BAC1;
$base-300: #E58A96;
$base-400: #D35F6F;
$base-500: #B83D4D;
$base-600: #8C3541;
$base-700: #642B33;
$base-800: #412024;
$base-900: #281518;
$base-hover: #DF4B5E;
$base-subtle: #F5DFE2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EA8A97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3BAC1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58A96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D35F6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B83D4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3541",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B33",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412024",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EA8A97

Color Lab

Pairs with #EA8A97

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