What color is #EAA07A?

#EAA07A is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(234, 160, 122), and in HSL hsl(20, 73%, 70%).

Is #EAA07A accessible as text?

On white, #EAA07A has a contrast ratio of 2.14:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.81:1 (passes). For text placed on #EAA07A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EAA07A?

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

What colors go well with #EAA07A?

#EAA07A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #7BC5EA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EAA07A below.

Is #EAA07A good for buttons?

#EAA07A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EAA07A — white text only reaches 2.14:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EAA07A the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EAA07A is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EAA07A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EAA07A

Not just a swatch — here's how #EAA07A works with other colors. Named schemes with #EAA07A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EAA07A Secondary #B66420 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EAA07A Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96986E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #EAA07A Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dark Salmon 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 #EAA07A Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EAA07A Secondary #F6DBCD Support #9B9186 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 #EAA07A 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 80/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

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

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EAA07A

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #EAA07A with

Salmon Pink Flax Sky 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 8.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EDE8 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EAC57B — 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 #EAA07A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

AVELINE

Studio

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Packaging

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250 ml

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Every model

Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EAA07A;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 160 122;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.0% 0.102 47.9);
  --color-50: #FDF5F1;
  --color-100: #FAE5DB;
  --color-200: #F4CCB9;
  --color-300: #E7A888;
  --color-400: #D5855D;
  --color-500: #BB653A;
  --color-600: #8E5233;
  --color-700: #653E2A;
  --color-800: #422B1F;
  --color-900: #281B15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF5F1',
    100: '#FAE5DB',
    200: '#F4CCB9',
    300: '#E7A888',
    400: '#D5855D',
    500: '#BB653A',
    600: '#8E5233',
    700: '#653E2A',
    800: '#422B1F',
    900: '#281B15',
  },
}

$base: #EAA07A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F1;
$base-100: #FAE5DB;
$base-200: #F4CCB9;
$base-300: #E7A888;
$base-400: #D5855D;
$base-500: #BB653A;
$base-600: #8E5233;
$base-700: #653E2A;
$base-800: #422B1F;
$base-900: #281B15;
$base-hover: #E1733D;
$base-subtle: #F5E4DB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EAA07A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE5DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4CCB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E7A888",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5855D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BB653A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E5233",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#653E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422B1F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281B15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}