What color is #ECA897?

#ECA897 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 168, 151), and in HSL hsl(12, 69%, 76%).

Is #ECA897 accessible as text?

On white, #ECA897 has a contrast ratio of 1.98:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.61:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA897, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA897?

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

What colors go well with #ECA897?

#ECA897 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98DBEC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA897 below.

Is #ECA897 good for buttons?

#ECA897 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA897 — white text only reaches 1.98:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA897 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #ECA897 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA897 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA897

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA897 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA897 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA897 Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 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 #ECA897 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAE9F 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 #ECA897 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #97976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #ECA897 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E 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 #ECA897 Secondary #FCE2DC 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 #ECA897 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 74/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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 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 #ECA897

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For fashion

People also use #ECA897 with

Cherry Blossom Flax Light Blue 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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EFED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECC598 — 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 #ECA897 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECA897;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 168 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.2% 0.085 34.6);
  --color-50: #FDF4F2;
  --color-100: #F9E2DC;
  --color-200: #F2C5BA;
  --color-300: #E49D8B;
  --color-400: #D27760;
  --color-500: #B7563E;
  --color-600: #8C4736;
  --color-700: #63372C;
  --color-800: #412620;
  --color-900: #281915;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF4F2',
    100: '#F9E2DC',
    200: '#F2C5BA',
    300: '#E49D8B',
    400: '#D27760',
    500: '#B7563E',
    600: '#8C4736',
    700: '#63372C',
    800: '#412620',
    900: '#281915',
  },
}

$base: #ECA897;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F2;
$base-100: #F9E2DC;
$base-200: #F2C5BA;
$base-300: #E49D8B;
$base-400: #D27760;
$base-500: #B7563E;
$base-600: #8C4736;
$base-700: #63372C;
$base-800: #412620;
$base-900: #281915;
$base-hover: #E07256;
$base-subtle: #F6E7E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA897",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E2DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2C5BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E49D8B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D27760",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B7563E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C4736",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#63372C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412620",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281915",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}