What color is #EBA173?

#EBA173 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(235, 161, 115), and in HSL hsl(23, 75%, 69%).

Is #EBA173 accessible as text?

On white, #EBA173 has a contrast ratio of 2.13:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.88:1 (passes). For text placed on #EBA173, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EBA173?

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

What colors go well with #EBA173?

#EBA173 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #75BEEB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EBA173 below.

Is #EBA173 good for buttons?

#EBA173 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EBA173 — white text only reaches 2.13:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EBA173 the same as CSS sandybrown?

No — #EBA173 is not the CSS named color sandybrown, but sandybrown (#F4A460) is the closest CSS named color.

#EBA173 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EBA173

Not just a swatch — here's how #EBA173 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EBA173 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EBA173 Secondary #B5651E Accent #747844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Fawn 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 #EBA173 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A55 Accent #95986E Anchor #3E2C20

Fawn 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 #EBA173 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #2A314B

Fawn 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 #EBA173 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F Ink #2B2723

Fawn 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 #EBA173 Secondary #F7DBCB Support #9A9186 Ink #17140F

Fawn 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 Fawn carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EBA173 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

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 60/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 41/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EBA173

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For interior

For fashion

People also use #EBA173 with

Salmon Pink Flax Maya 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 #F8EDE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EBCA75 — 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 #EBA173 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EBA173;
  --color-base-rgb: 235 161 115;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.1% 0.107 52.4);
  --color-50: #FEF6F1;
  --color-100: #FBE7DA;
  --color-200: #F5CFB8;
  --color-300: #E8AC87;
  --color-400: #D78B5B;
  --color-500: #BC6B38;
  --color-600: #905632;
  --color-700: #664029;
  --color-800: #422C1E;
  --color-900: #291C14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  fawn: {
    50: '#FEF6F1',
    100: '#FBE7DA',
    200: '#F5CFB8',
    300: '#E8AC87',
    400: '#D78B5B',
    500: '#BC6B38',
    600: '#905632',
    700: '#664029',
    800: '#422C1E',
    900: '#291C14',
  },
}

$base: #EBA173;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF6F1;
$base-100: #FBE7DA;
$base-200: #F5CFB8;
$base-300: #E8AC87;
$base-400: #D78B5B;
$base-500: #BC6B38;
$base-600: #905632;
$base-700: #664029;
$base-800: #422C1E;
$base-900: #291C14;
$base-hover: #E27937;
$base-subtle: #F5E4DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EBA173",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF6F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE7DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5CFB8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8AC87",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D78B5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC6B38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#905632",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#664029",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#422C1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291C14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}