What color is #EC9DBD?

#EC9DBD is a light, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(236, 157, 189), and in HSL hsl(336, 68%, 77%).

Is #EC9DBD accessible as text?

On white, #EC9DBD has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.12:1 (passes). For text placed on #EC9DBD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EC9DBD?

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

What colors go well with #EC9DBD?

#EC9DBD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9CECCC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EC9DBD below.

Is #EC9DBD good for buttons?

#EC9DBD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EC9DBD — white text only reaches 2.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EC9DBD the same as CSS plum?

No — #EC9DBD 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.

#EC9DBD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EC9DBD

Not just a swatch — here's how #EC9DBD works with other colors. Named schemes with #EC9DBD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EC9DBD Secondary #B9612E Accent #7C7641 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 #EC9DBD 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 #EC9DBD Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D7BF 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 #EC9DBD Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C4 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 #EC9DBD Secondary #FADCE7 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 #EC9DBD 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 67/100

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 22/100

Low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 55/100

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 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.

Pairs with #EC9DBD

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People also use #EC9DBD 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 9.0:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #EC9CA2 — 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 #EC9DBD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EC9DBD;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 157 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.3% 0.102 353.8);
  --color-50: #FDF2F6;
  --color-100: #F9DCE8;
  --color-200: #F2BBD1;
  --color-300: #E38CAF;
  --color-400: #D1618E;
  --color-500: #B63F6E;
  --color-600: #8B3758;
  --color-700: #632C42;
  --color-800: #41202D;
  --color-900: #28151D;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF2F6',
    100: '#F9DCE8',
    200: '#F2BBD1',
    300: '#E38CAF',
    400: '#D1618E',
    500: '#B63F6E',
    600: '#8B3758',
    700: '#632C42',
    800: '#41202D',
    900: '#28151D',
  },
}

$base: #EC9DBD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F6;
$base-100: #F9DCE8;
$base-200: #F2BBD1;
$base-300: #E38CAF;
$base-400: #D1618E;
$base-500: #B63F6E;
$base-600: #8B3758;
$base-700: #632C42;
$base-800: #41202D;
$base-900: #28151D;
$base-hover: #E05A90;
$base-subtle: #F6E4EC;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EC9DBD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BBD1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38CAF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D1618E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B63F6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3758",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C42",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#41202D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151D",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}