What color is #ECAD97?

#ECAD97 is a light, soft red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(236, 173, 151), and in HSL hsl(16, 69%, 76%).

Is #ECAD97 accessible as text?

On white, #ECAD97 has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.99:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECAD97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECAD97?

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

What colors go well with #ECAD97?

#ECAD97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #98D6EC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECAD97 below.

Is #ECAD97 good for buttons?

#ECAD97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECAD97 — white text only reaches 1.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECAD97 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #ECAD97 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECAD97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECAD97

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECAD97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECAD97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECAD97 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 #ECAD97 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 #ECAD97 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #97976E 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 #ECAD97 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 #ECAD97 Secondary #FDE6DE 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 #ECAD97 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 69/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Very 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 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

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

Surface fit 57/100

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 #ECAD97

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People also use #ECAD97 with

Cherry Blossom Flax Light 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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9F0ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECCA98 — 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 #ECAD97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #ECAD97;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 173 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.1% 0.081 40.1);
  --color-50: #FDF5F2;
  --color-100: #F9E4DC;
  --color-200: #F2C9BA;
  --color-300: #E4A38B;
  --color-400: #D27E60;
  --color-500: #B75E3E;
  --color-600: #8C4D36;
  --color-700: #633A2C;
  --color-800: #412920;
  --color-900: #281A15;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF5F2',
    100: '#F9E4DC',
    200: '#F2C9BA',
    300: '#E4A38B',
    400: '#D27E60',
    500: '#B75E3E',
    600: '#8C4D36',
    700: '#633A2C',
    800: '#412920',
    900: '#281A15',
  },
}

$base: #ECAD97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF5F2;
$base-100: #F9E4DC;
$base-200: #F2C9BA;
$base-300: #E4A38B;
$base-400: #D27E60;
$base-500: #B75E3E;
$base-600: #8C4D36;
$base-700: #633A2C;
$base-800: #412920;
$base-900: #281A15;
$base-hover: #E07B56;
$base-subtle: #F6E8E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECAD97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF5F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9E4DC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2C9BA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E4A38B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D27E60",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B75E3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C4D36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#633A2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412920",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281A15",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}