What color is #ECB9BD?

#ECB9BD is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(236, 185, 189), and in HSL hsl(355, 57%, 83%).

Is #ECB9BD accessible as text?

On white, #ECB9BD has a contrast ratio of 1.72:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.24:1 (passes). For text placed on #ECB9BD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #ECB9BD?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-200 (#FFC9C9).

What colors go well with #ECB9BD?

#ECB9BD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #BBECE8. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #ECB9BD below.

Is #ECB9BD good for buttons?

#ECB9BD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #ECB9BD — white text only reaches 1.72:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #ECB9BD the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #ECB9BD is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#ECB9BD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #ECB9BD

Not just a swatch — here's how #ECB9BD works with other colors. Named schemes with #ECB9BD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #ECB9BD Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Baby Pink 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECB9BD Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Baby Pink as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #ECB9BD Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #989664 Secondary #3C3833

Baby Pink anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #ECB9BD Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Baby Pink 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 #ECB9BD Secondary #FFF1F2 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Baby Pink 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 Baby Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #ECB9BD 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 64/100

Warm

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

Softness 75/100

High

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

Depth 16/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 42/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 23/100

Low

Quiet and neutral — a supporting tone, not a signature.

UI accent fit 16/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 66/100

High

Calm enough for large fills — backgrounds, cards, sections.

Print safety 94/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #ECB9BD

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For branding

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For fashion

People also use #ECB9BD with

Bubblegum Pink Bone 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 10.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF3F3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #ECC7BB — 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 #ECB9BD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #ECB9BD;
  --color-base-rgb: 236 185 189;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.2% 0.059 13.2);
  --color-50: #FCF3F3;
  --color-100: #F7DEE0;
  --color-200: #EDBFC3;
  --color-300: #DC9399;
  --color-400: #C86A72;
  --color-500: #AD4851;
  --color-600: #843D43;
  --color-700: #5E3034;
  --color-800: #3E2325;
  --color-900: #261718;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  baby-pink: {
    50: '#FCF3F3',
    100: '#F7DEE0',
    200: '#EDBFC3',
    300: '#DC9399',
    400: '#C86A72',
    500: '#AD4851',
    600: '#843D43',
    700: '#5E3034',
    800: '#3E2325',
    900: '#261718',
  },
}

$base: #ECB9BD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF3F3;
$base-100: #F7DEE0;
$base-200: #EDBFC3;
$base-300: #DC9399;
$base-400: #C86A72;
$base-500: #AD4851;
$base-600: #843D43;
$base-700: #5E3034;
$base-800: #3E2325;
$base-900: #261718;
$base-hover: #DA7881;
$base-subtle: #F8ECED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#ECB9BD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF3F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EDBFC3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DC9399",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C86A72",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD4851",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#843D43",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5E3034",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2325",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261718",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}