What color is #ECA6AA?

#ECA6AA is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(236, 166, 170), and in HSL hsl(357, 65%, 79%).

Is #ECA6AA accessible as text?

On white, #ECA6AA has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.60:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA6AA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA6AA?

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

What colors go well with #ECA6AA?

#ECA6AA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A7ECE9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA6AA below.

Is #ECA6AA good for buttons?

#ECA6AA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA6AA — white text only reaches 1.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA6AA the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #ECA6AA is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA6AA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA6AA

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA6AA works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA6AA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA6AA Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #ECA6AA Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #ECA6AA Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #ECA6AA Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Dusty Rose 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 #ECA6AA Secondary #FCE2E2 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ECA6AA 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 67/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 60/100

High

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

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

Surface fit 55/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ECA6AA

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People also use #ECA6AA with

Bubblegum Pink 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 9.4:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #ECBAA7 — 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 #ECA6AA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #ECA6AA;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 166 170;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.3% 0.083 15.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DDDE;
  --color-200: #F1BCBE;
  --color-300: #E28E92;
  --color-400: #CF6369;
  --color-500: #B44147;
  --color-600: #89383C;
  --color-700: #622D30;
  --color-800: #402122;
  --color-900: #271617;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DDDE',
    200: '#F1BCBE',
    300: '#E28E92',
    400: '#CF6369',
    500: '#B44147',
    600: '#89383C',
    700: '#622D30',
    800: '#402122',
    900: '#271617',
  },
}

$base: #ECA6AA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DDDE;
$base-200: #F1BCBE;
$base-300: #E28E92;
$base-400: #CF6369;
$base-500: #B44147;
$base-600: #89383C;
$base-700: #622D30;
$base-800: #402122;
$base-900: #271617;
$base-hover: #DE646A;
$base-subtle: #F7E7E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA6AA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DDDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F1BCBE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E28E92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#CF6369",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B44147",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#89383C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#622D30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#402122",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#271617",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}