What color is #ECA4AF?

#ECA4AF is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(236, 164, 175), and in HSL hsl(351, 65%, 78%).

Is #ECA4AF accessible as text?

On white, #ECA4AF has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.50:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA4AF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA4AF?

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

What colors go well with #ECA4AF?

#ECA4AF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A2EBE0. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA4AF below.

Is #ECA4AF good for buttons?

#ECA4AF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA4AF — white text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA4AF the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #ECA4AF is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA4AF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA4AF

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA4AF works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA4AF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA4AF Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Carnation as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #ECA4AF Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Carnation 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #ECA4AF Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Carnation 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 #ECA4AF Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Carnation 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 #ECA4AF Secondary #FCE0E4 Support #9B9087 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 #ECA4AF 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 69/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 27/100

Low

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

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #ECA4AF 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EFF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EBB0A2 — 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 #ECA4AF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECA4AF;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 164 175;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.1% 0.086 9.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F9DDE1;
  --color-200: #F1BCC4;
  --color-300: #E28E9A;
  --color-400: #CF6373;
  --color-500: #B44152;
  --color-600: #893845;
  --color-700: #622D35;
  --color-800: #402126;
  --color-900: #271618;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F9DDE1',
    200: '#F1BCC4',
    300: '#E28E9A',
    400: '#CF6373',
    500: '#B44152',
    600: '#893845',
    700: '#622D35',
    800: '#402126',
    900: '#271618',
  },
}

$base: #ECA4AF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F9DDE1;
$base-200: #F1BCC4;
$base-300: #E28E9A;
$base-400: #CF6373;
$base-500: #B44152;
$base-600: #893845;
$base-700: #622D35;
$base-800: #402126;
$base-900: #271618;
$base-hover: #DD6173;
$base-subtle: #F6E6E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA4AF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28E9A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6373",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44152",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#893845",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402126",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271618",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #ECA4AF

Color Lab

Pairs with #ECA4AF

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