What color is #EAA28B?

#EAA28B is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(234, 162, 139), and in HSL hsl(15, 69%, 73%).

Is #EAA28B accessible as text?

On white, #EAA28B has a contrast ratio of 2.09:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.04:1 (passes). For text placed on #EAA28B, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EAA28B?

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

What colors go well with #EAA28B?

#EAA28B pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BD2EA. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EAA28B below.

Is #EAA28B good for buttons?

#EAA28B works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EAA28B — white text only reaches 2.09:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EAA28B the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EAA28B is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EAA28B Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EAA28B

Not just a swatch — here's how #EAA28B works with other colors. Named schemes with #EAA28B in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EAA28B Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EAA28B Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EAA28B Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D 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 #EAA28B Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EAA28B Secondary #F8DDD4 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 #EAA28B 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 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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 65/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

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.

Pairs with #EAA28B

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People also use #EAA28B with

Carnation 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8EEEA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EAC28B — 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 #EAA28B at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EAA28B;
  --color-base-rgb: 234 162 139;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.6% 0.092 38.5);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F9E3DC;
  --color-200: #F2C8BA;
  --color-300: #E4A18B;
  --color-400: #D27C60;
  --color-500: #B75C3E;
  --color-600: #8C4B36;
  --color-700: #63392C;
  --color-800: #412820;
  --color-900: #281A15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F9E3DC',
    200: '#F2C8BA',
    300: '#E4A18B',
    400: '#D27C60',
    500: '#B75C3E',
    600: '#8C4B36',
    700: '#63392C',
    800: '#412820',
    900: '#281A15',
  },
}

$base: #EAA28B;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F9E3DC;
$base-200: #F2C8BA;
$base-300: #E4A18B;
$base-400: #D27C60;
$base-500: #B75C3E;
$base-600: #8C4B36;
$base-700: #63392C;
$base-800: #412820;
$base-900: #281A15;
$base-hover: #DE704C;
$base-subtle: #F5E5E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EAA28B",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E3DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2C8BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4A18B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D27C60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B75C3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C4B36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63392C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412820",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}