What color is #ECA0AE?

#ECA0AE is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(236, 160, 174), and in HSL hsl(349, 67%, 78%).

Is #ECA0AE accessible as text?

On white, #ECA0AE has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA0AE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA0AE?

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

What colors go well with #ECA0AE?

#ECA0AE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A1ECDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA0AE below.

Is #ECA0AE good for buttons?

#ECA0AE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA0AE — white text only reaches 2.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA0AE the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #ECA0AE is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA0AE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA0AE

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA0AE works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA0AE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #ECA0AE 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA0AE Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA0AE Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Salmon Pink 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 #ECA0AE Accent #AEC3B1 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #ECA0AE Secondary #FADDE2 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 #ECA0AE 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 65/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ECA0AE

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People also use #ECA0AE with

Bubblegum Pink Desert Sand Seafoam Gainsboro Taupe

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 #F9EEF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECADA1 — 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 #ECA0AE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECA0AE;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 160 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.4% 0.092 7.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F9DCE1;
  --color-200: #F1BBC5;
  --color-300: #E38C9C;
  --color-400: #D06276;
  --color-500: #B53F55;
  --color-600: #8B3746;
  --color-700: #622C36;
  --color-800: #412026;
  --color-900: #281619;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F9DCE1',
    200: '#F1BBC5',
    300: '#E38C9C',
    400: '#D06276',
    500: '#B53F55',
    600: '#8B3746',
    700: '#622C36',
    800: '#412026',
    900: '#281619',
  },
}

$base: #ECA0AE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F9DCE1;
$base-200: #F1BBC5;
$base-300: #E38C9C;
$base-400: #D06276;
$base-500: #B53F55;
$base-600: #8B3746;
$base-700: #622C36;
$base-800: #412026;
$base-900: #281619;
$base-hover: #DF5F76;
$base-subtle: #F7E6E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA0AE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BBC5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38C9C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D06276",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B53F55",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3746",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622C36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281619",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}