What color is #EC718E?

#EC718E is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(236, 113, 142), and in HSL hsl(346, 76%, 68%).

Is #EC718E accessible as text?

On white, #EC718E has a contrast ratio of 2.87:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.32:1 (passes). For text placed on #EC718E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EC718E?

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

What colors go well with #EC718E?

#EC718E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #6FEBCE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EC718E below.

Is #EC718E good for buttons?

#EC718E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EC718E — white text only reaches 2.87:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EC718E the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #EC718E is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) 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.

#EC718E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EC718E

Not just a swatch — here's how #EC718E works with other colors. Named schemes with #EC718E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EC718E Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 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 #EC718E Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 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 #EC718E Accent #AEC3B1 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 #EC718E 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 #EC718E Secondary #EBBDC5 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 #EC718E 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 50/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 31/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 36/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 48/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 36/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 60/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 27/100

Low

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

Print safety 83/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EC718E with

Persian Pink 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 6.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E6EA for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EB7C6F — 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 #EC718E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EC718E;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 113 142;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(70.1% 0.154 7.1);
  --color-50: #FEF1F4;
  --color-100: #FBDAE2;
  --color-200: #F5B7C6;
  --color-300: #E9879D;
  --color-400: #D85A77;
  --color-500: #BD3757;
  --color-600: #903248;
  --color-700: #662937;
  --color-800: #431E27;
  --color-900: #291419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  watermelon: {
    50: '#FEF1F4',
    100: '#FBDAE2',
    200: '#F5B7C6',
    300: '#E9879D',
    400: '#D85A77',
    500: '#BD3757',
    600: '#903248',
    700: '#662937',
    800: '#431E27',
    900: '#291419',
  },
}

$base: #EC718E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F4;
$base-100: #FBDAE2;
$base-200: #F5B7C6;
$base-300: #E9879D;
$base-400: #D85A77;
$base-500: #BD3757;
$base-600: #903248;
$base-700: #662937;
$base-800: #431E27;
$base-900: #291419;
$base-hover: #E3325C;
$base-subtle: #F5D8DF;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EC718E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B7C6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E9879D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D85A77",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD3757",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903248",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662937",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E27",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EC718E

Color Lab

Pairs with #EC718E

UI roles & guardrails

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