What color is #ECA88D?

#ECA88D is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 168, 141), and in HSL hsl(17, 71%, 74%).

Is #ECA88D accessible as text?

On white, #ECA88D has a contrast ratio of 1.99:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.55:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA88D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA88D?

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

What colors go well with #ECA88D?

#ECA88D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8ED1EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA88D below.

Is #ECA88D good for buttons?

#ECA88D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA88D — white text only reaches 1.99:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA88D the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #ECA88D is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA88D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA88D

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA88D works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA88D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA88D Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

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 #ECA88D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F 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 #ECA88D Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

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 #ECA88D Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

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 #ECA88D Secondary #FBE2D8 Support #9B9186 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 #ECA88D 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 64/100

High

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 34/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

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

Surface fit 53/100

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 #ECA88D

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #ECA88D with

Light Pink Flax Baby Blue Greige 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EFEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECC88E — 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 #ECA88D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECA88D;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 168 141;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.0% 0.089 42.5);
  --color-50: #FDF5F1;
  --color-100: #FAE4DB;
  --color-200: #F3CAB9;
  --color-300: #E5A48A;
  --color-400: #D4805E;
  --color-500: #B95F3C;
  --color-600: #8D4E35;
  --color-700: #643B2B;
  --color-800: #42291F;
  --color-900: #281A15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF5F1',
    100: '#FAE4DB',
    200: '#F3CAB9',
    300: '#E5A48A',
    400: '#D4805E',
    500: '#B95F3C',
    600: '#8D4E35',
    700: '#643B2B',
    800: '#42291F',
    900: '#281A15',
  },
}

$base: #ECA88D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F1;
$base-100: #FAE4DB;
$base-200: #F3CAB9;
$base-300: #E5A48A;
$base-400: #D4805E;
$base-500: #B95F3C;
$base-600: #8D4E35;
$base-700: #643B2B;
$base-800: #42291F;
$base-900: #281A15;
$base-hover: #E1774D;
$base-subtle: #F6E6E0;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA88D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE4DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3CAB9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5A48A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D4805E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B95F3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D4E35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#643B2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42291F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}