What color is #EC9196?

#EC9196 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(236, 145, 150), and in HSL hsl(357, 71%, 75%).

Is #EC9196 accessible as text?

On white, #EC9196 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.06:1 (passes). For text placed on #EC9196, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EC9196?

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

What colors go well with #EC9196?

#EC9196 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #92EDE8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EC9196 below.

Is #EC9196 good for buttons?

#EC9196 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EC9196 — white text only reaches 2.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EC9196 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EC9196 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EC9196 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EC9196

Not just a swatch — here's how #EC9196 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EC9196 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EC9196 Secondary #B86228 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Salmon Pink 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 #EC9196 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon Pink 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 #EC9196 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Salmon Pink 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 #EC9196 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Salmon Pink 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 #EC9196 Secondary #F4D2D2 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon Pink 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EC9196 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 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 70/100

High

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 43/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EC9196 with

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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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9ECEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EDAC92 — 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 #EC9196 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EC9196;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 145 150;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.2% 0.110 16.5);
  --color-50: #FDF1F2;
  --color-100: #FADBDD;
  --color-200: #F3B9BC;
  --color-300: #E58A8E;
  --color-400: #D45E64;
  --color-500: #B93C42;
  --color-600: #8D3539;
  --color-700: #642B2E;
  --color-800: #421F21;
  --color-900: #281516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF1F2',
    100: '#FADBDD',
    200: '#F3B9BC',
    300: '#E58A8E',
    400: '#D45E64',
    500: '#B93C42',
    600: '#8D3539',
    700: '#642B2E',
    800: '#421F21',
    900: '#281516',
  },
}

$base: #EC9196;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F2;
$base-100: #FADBDD;
$base-200: #F3B9BC;
$base-300: #E58A8E;
$base-400: #D45E64;
$base-500: #B93C42;
$base-600: #8D3539;
$base-700: #642B2E;
$base-800: #421F21;
$base-900: #281516;
$base-hover: #E15158;
$base-subtle: #F6E2E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EC9196",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9BC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58A8E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D45E64",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B93C42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D3539",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B2E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F21",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EC9196

Color Lab

Pairs with #EC9196

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