What color is #EC9DBA?

#EC9DBA is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(236, 157, 186), and in HSL hsl(338, 68%, 77%).

Is #EC9DBA accessible as text?

On white, #EC9DBA has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #EC9DBA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EC9DBA?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #EC9DBA?

#EC9DBA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9CECCF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EC9DBA below.

Is #EC9DBA good for buttons?

#EC9DBA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EC9DBA — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EC9DBA the same as CSS plum?

No — #EC9DBA is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#EC9DBA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EC9DBA

Not just a swatch — here's how #EC9DBA works with other colors. Named schemes with #EC9DBA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EC9DBA Secondary #B9612E Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #EC9DBA Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation 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 #EC9DBA Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Carnation 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 #EC9DBA Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #EC9DBA Secondary #FADCE6 Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EC9DBA 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 68/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 25/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 39/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EC9DBA

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People also use #EC9DBA 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EEF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EC9C9F — 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 #EC9DBA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EC9DBA;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 157 186;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.2% 0.100 356.0);
  --color-50: #FDF2F6;
  --color-100: #F9DCE7;
  --color-200: #F2BBCF;
  --color-300: #E38CAC;
  --color-400: #D1618A;
  --color-500: #B63F6A;
  --color-600: #8B3756;
  --color-700: #632C40;
  --color-800: #41202C;
  --color-900: #28151C;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF2F6',
    100: '#F9DCE7',
    200: '#F2BBCF',
    300: '#E38CAC',
    400: '#D1618A',
    500: '#B63F6A',
    600: '#8B3756',
    700: '#632C40',
    800: '#41202C',
    900: '#28151C',
  },
}

$base: #EC9DBA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F6;
$base-100: #F9DCE7;
$base-200: #F2BBCF;
$base-300: #E38CAC;
$base-400: #D1618A;
$base-500: #B63F6A;
$base-600: #8B3756;
$base-700: #632C40;
$base-800: #41202C;
$base-900: #28151C;
$base-hover: #E05A8B;
$base-subtle: #F6E4EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EC9DBA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BBCF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38CAC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1618A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B63F6A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3756",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C40",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41202C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151C",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}