What color is #ECA992?

#ECA992 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 169, 146), and in HSL hsl(15, 70%, 75%).

Is #ECA992 accessible as text?

On white, #ECA992 has a contrast ratio of 1.97:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECA992, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECA992?

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

What colors go well with #ECA992?

#ECA992 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #93D6EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECA992 below.

Is #ECA992 good for buttons?

#ECA992 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECA992 — white text only reaches 1.97:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECA992 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #ECA992 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECA992 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECA992

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECA992 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECA992 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECA992 Secondary #B66422 Accent #767843 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 #ECA992 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 #ECA992 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976D 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 #ECA992 Accent #ADC3B3 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 #ECA992 Secondary #FCE3DA 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 #ECA992 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 75/100

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 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.

Pairs with #ECA992

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For fashion

People also use #ECA992 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 9.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EFEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECC793 — 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 #ECA992 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #ECA992;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 169 146;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.3% 0.086 39.7);
  --color-50: #FDF4F1;
  --color-100: #FAE3DB;
  --color-200: #F3C8BA;
  --color-300: #E5A18A;
  --color-400: #D37C5F;
  --color-500: #B85C3D;
  --color-600: #8C4B35;
  --color-700: #64392B;
  --color-800: #412820;
  --color-900: #281A15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF4F1',
    100: '#FAE3DB',
    200: '#F3C8BA',
    300: '#E5A18A',
    400: '#D37C5F',
    500: '#B85C3D',
    600: '#8C4B35',
    700: '#64392B',
    800: '#412820',
    900: '#281A15',
  },
}

$base: #ECA992;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F1;
$base-100: #FAE3DB;
$base-200: #F3C8BA;
$base-300: #E5A18A;
$base-400: #D37C5F;
$base-500: #B85C3D;
$base-600: #8C4B35;
$base-700: #64392B;
$base-800: #412820;
$base-900: #281A15;
$base-hover: #E07552;
$base-subtle: #F6E7E2;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECA992",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE3DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3C8BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5A18A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D37C5F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B85C3D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C4B35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64392B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412820",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}