What color is #EA994D?

#EA994D is a medium, vivid orange. In RGB it is rgb(234, 153, 77), and in HSL hsl(29, 79%, 61%).

Is #EA994D accessible as text?

On white, #EA994D has a contrast ratio of 2.29:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.16:1 (passes). For text placed on #EA994D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EA994D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is amber-500 (#FE9A00).

What colors go well with #EA994D?

#EA994D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #4D9EEA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EA994D below.

Is #EA994D good for buttons?

#EA994D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EA994D — white text only reaches 2.29:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EA994D the same as CSS sandybrown?

No — #EA994D is not the CSS named color sandybrown, but sandybrown (#F4A460) is the closest CSS named color.

#EA994D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EA994D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EA994D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EA994D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EA994D Secondary #B5651C Accent #737945 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Butterscotch 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 #EA994D Surface #E1CEA8 Secondary #B07A54 Accent #94986E Anchor #3E2C20

Butterscotch 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 #EA994D Accent #ACC3B5 Surface #E5D8BE Secondary #9AA09F Anchor #2A314B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EA994D Surface #EFE9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Butterscotch 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EA994D Secondary #F2D5BC Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Butterscotch 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 Butterscotch carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EA994D 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 89/100

Warm

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

Softness 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 92/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 53/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 43/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

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 #EA994D

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People also use #EA994D with

Watermelon Pear Carolina Blue Greige 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 8.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F6EBE0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EACD4D — 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 #EA994D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EA994D;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 153 77;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.0% 0.133 61.5);
  --color-50: #FEF7F1;
  --color-100: #FCEADA;
  --color-200: #F6D5B6;
  --color-300: #EBB685;
  --color-400: #DA9758;
  --color-500: #C07835;
  --color-600: #925F30;
  --color-700: #674628;
  --color-800: #43301D;
  --color-900: #291E14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  butterscotch: {
    50: '#FEF7F1',
    100: '#FCEADA',
    200: '#F6D5B6',
    300: '#EBB685',
    400: '#DA9758',
    500: '#C07835',
    600: '#925F30',
    700: '#674628',
    800: '#43301D',
    900: '#291E14',
  },
}

$base: #EA994D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF7F1;
$base-100: #FCEADA;
$base-200: #F6D5B6;
$base-300: #EBB685;
$base-400: #DA9758;
$base-500: #C07835;
$base-600: #925F30;
$base-700: #674628;
$base-800: #43301D;
$base-900: #291E14;
$base-hover: #DF791A;
$base-subtle: #F3E1CF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EA994D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF7F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCEADA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6D5B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBB685",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA9758",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C07835",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#925F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#674628",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43301D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291E14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EA994D

Color Lab

Pairs with #EA994D

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