What color is #EC9A99?

#EC9A99 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(236, 154, 153), and in HSL hsl(1, 69%, 76%).

Is #EC9A99 accessible as text?

On white, #EC9A99 has a contrast ratio of 2.18:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.65:1 (passes). For text placed on #EC9A99, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EC9A99?

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

What colors go well with #EC9A99?

#EC9A99 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98EBEC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EC9A99 below.

Is #EC9A99 good for buttons?

#EC9A99 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EC9A99 — white text only reaches 2.18:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EC9A99 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EC9A99 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#EC9A99 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EC9A99

Not just a swatch — here's how #EC9A99 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EC9A99 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EC9A99 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dark Salmon 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 #EC9A99 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3F2C21

Dark Salmon 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 #EC9A99 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dark Salmon 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 #EC9A99 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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 #EC9A99 Secondary #F7D8D7 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EC9A99 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 23/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 78/100

High

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 31/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 35/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 48/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EC9A99 with

Cherry Blossom Desert Sand Pale Turquoise 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 8.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EDED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECB598 — 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 #EC9A99 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EC9A99;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 154 153;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.8% 0.099 20.4);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DCDC;
  --color-200: #F2BBBA;
  --color-300: #E48D8B;
  --color-400: #D26260;
  --color-500: #B7403E;
  --color-600: #8C3736;
  --color-700: #632C2C;
  --color-800: #412020;
  --color-900: #281615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DCDC',
    200: '#F2BBBA',
    300: '#E48D8B',
    400: '#D26260',
    500: '#B7403E',
    600: '#8C3736',
    700: '#632C2C',
    800: '#412020',
    900: '#281615',
  },
}

$base: #EC9A99;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DCDC;
$base-200: #F2BBBA;
$base-300: #E48D8B;
$base-400: #D26260;
$base-500: #B7403E;
$base-600: #8C3736;
$base-700: #632C2C;
$base-800: #412020;
$base-900: #281615;
$base-hover: #E05856;
$base-subtle: #F6E3E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EC9A99",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BBBA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E48D8B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D26260",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B7403E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3736",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412020",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EC9A99

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Pairs with #EC9A99

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