What color is #EA9E9E?

#EA9E9E is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(234, 158, 158), and in HSL hsl(0, 64%, 77%).

Is #EA9E9E accessible as text?

On white, #EA9E9E has a contrast ratio of 2.12:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #EA9E9E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EA9E9E?

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

What colors go well with #EA9E9E?

#EA9E9E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FEAEA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EA9E9E below.

Is #EA9E9E good for buttons?

#EA9E9E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EA9E9E — white text only reaches 2.12:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EA9E9E the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EA9E9E 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.

#EA9E9E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EA9E9E

Not just a swatch — here's how #EA9E9E works with other colors. Named schemes with #EA9E9E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EA9E9E Secondary #B86228 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dark Salmon 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 #EA9E9E Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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 #EA9E9E Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27959 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Dark Salmon 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 #EA9E9E Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dark Salmon 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 #EA9E9E Secondary #F7DBDA Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EA9E9E 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 73/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 73/100

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 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 32/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EA9E9E with

Bubblegum Pink Desert Sand Pale Turquoise 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EEEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EAB89F — 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 #EA9E9E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EA9E9E;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 158 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.4% 0.091 19.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F8DDDD;
  --color-200: #F0BCBC;
  --color-300: #E18E8E;
  --color-400: #CE6464;
  --color-500: #B34242;
  --color-600: #893939;
  --color-700: #612E2E;
  --color-800: #402121;
  --color-900: #271616;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F8DDDD',
    200: '#F0BCBC',
    300: '#E18E8E',
    400: '#CE6464',
    500: '#B34242',
    600: '#893939',
    700: '#612E2E',
    800: '#402121',
    900: '#271616',
  },
}

$base: #EA9E9E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F8DDDD;
$base-200: #F0BCBC;
$base-300: #E18E8E;
$base-400: #CE6464;
$base-500: #B34242;
$base-600: #893939;
$base-700: #612E2E;
$base-800: #402121;
$base-900: #271616;
$base-hover: #DC5E5E;
$base-subtle: #F6E5E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EA9E9E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F8DDDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F0BCBC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E18E8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CE6464",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B34242",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893939",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#612E2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402121",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271616",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EA9E9E

Color Lab

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