What color is #EB768D?

#EB768D is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(235, 118, 141), and in HSL hsl(348, 75%, 69%).

Is #EB768D accessible as text?

On white, #EB768D has a contrast ratio of 2.80:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.51:1 (passes). For text placed on #EB768D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EB768D?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #EB768D?

#EB768D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #75EBD4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EB768D below.

Is #EB768D good for buttons?

#EB768D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EB768D — white text only reaches 2.80:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EB768D the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EB768D is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) 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.

#EB768D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EB768D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EB768D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EB768D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EB768D Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Watermelon as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EB768D Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989563 Secondary #3C3833

Watermelon anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EB768D Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Watermelon 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 #EB768D Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Watermelon 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 #EB768D Secondary #EBBFC5 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Watermelon 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 Watermelon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EB768D 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 52/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 30/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 44/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 56/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 58/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EB768D with

Carnation Dark Salmon Seafoam Green Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E7EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EB8475 — 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 #EB768D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EB768D;
  --color-base-rgb: 235 118 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.6% 0.146 9.1);
  --color-50: #FEF1F4;
  --color-100: #FBDAE1;
  --color-200: #F5B8C4;
  --color-300: #E8879B;
  --color-400: #D75B74;
  --color-500: #BC3853;
  --color-600: #903245;
  --color-700: #662935;
  --color-800: #421E26;
  --color-900: #291419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  watermelon: {
    50: '#FEF1F4',
    100: '#FBDAE1',
    200: '#F5B8C4',
    300: '#E8879B',
    400: '#D75B74',
    500: '#BC3853',
    600: '#903245',
    700: '#662935',
    800: '#421E26',
    900: '#291419',
  },
}

$base: #EB768D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F4;
$base-100: #FBDAE1;
$base-200: #F5B8C4;
$base-300: #E8879B;
$base-400: #D75B74;
$base-500: #BC3853;
$base-600: #903245;
$base-700: #662935;
$base-800: #421E26;
$base-900: #291419;
$base-hover: #E23759;
$base-subtle: #F5DADF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EB768D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8879B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D75B74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC3853",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903245",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662935",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421E26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EB768D

Color Lab

Pairs with #EB768D

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