What color is #EC8591?

#EC8591 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(236, 133, 145), and in HSL hsl(353, 73%, 72%).

Is #EC8591 accessible as text?

On white, #EC8591 has a contrast ratio of 2.52:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.33:1 (passes). For text placed on #EC8591, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EC8591?

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

What colors go well with #EC8591?

#EC8591 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #83ECE0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EC8591 below.

Is #EC8591 good for buttons?

#EC8591 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EC8591 — white text only reaches 2.52:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EC8591 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EC8591 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EC8591 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EC8591

Not just a swatch — here's how #EC8591 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EC8591 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EC8591 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Light Coral 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 #EC8591 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Light Coral 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 #EC8591 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Coral 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 #EC8591 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light Coral 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 #EC8591 Secondary #F0C9CC Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral 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 Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EC8591 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 56/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 27/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 49/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 49/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 36/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EC8591 with

Carnation Burlywood Seafoam Green Gainsboro Espresso

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 7.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E9EB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EC9A83 — 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 #EC8591 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EC8591;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 133 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.1% 0.126 13.2);
  --color-50: #FDF1F3;
  --color-100: #FADBDF;
  --color-200: #F4B9BF;
  --color-300: #E78893;
  --color-400: #D55D6B;
  --color-500: #BB3A49;
  --color-600: #8E333E;
  --color-700: #652A31;
  --color-800: #421F23;
  --color-900: #281517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FDF1F3',
    100: '#FADBDF',
    200: '#F4B9BF',
    300: '#E78893',
    400: '#D55D6B',
    500: '#BB3A49',
    600: '#8E333E',
    700: '#652A31',
    800: '#421F23',
    900: '#281517',
  },
}

$base: #EC8591;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F3;
$base-100: #FADBDF;
$base-200: #F4B9BF;
$base-300: #E78893;
$base-400: #D55D6B;
$base-500: #BB3A49;
$base-600: #8E333E;
$base-700: #652A31;
$base-800: #421F23;
$base-900: #281517;
$base-hover: #E24456;
$base-subtle: #F5DEE0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EC8591",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B9BF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E78893",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BB3A49",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E333E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A31",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EC8591

Color Lab

Pairs with #EC8591

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