What color is #EDA09F?

#EDA09F is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(237, 160, 159), and in HSL hsl(1, 68%, 78%).

Is #EDA09F accessible as text?

On white, #EDA09F has a contrast ratio of 2.07:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.13:1 (passes). For text placed on #EDA09F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EDA09F?

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

What colors go well with #EDA09F?

#EDA09F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A1ECED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EDA09F below.

Is #EDA09F good for buttons?

#EDA09F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EDA09F — white text only reaches 2.07:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EDA09F the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EDA09F is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#EDA09F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EDA09F

Not just a swatch — here's how #EDA09F works with other colors. Named schemes with #EDA09F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EDA09F Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Salmon Pink 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 #EDA09F Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Salmon 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EDA09F Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon Pink 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 #EDA09F Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Salmon 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 #EDA09F Secondary #FADDDC Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EDA09F 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 65/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 76/100

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 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 36/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EDA09F with

Bubblegum Pink Desert Sand 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EEEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EDBBA1 — 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 #EDA09F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EDA09F;
  --color-base-rgb: 237 160 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.1% 0.092 20.2);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DCDC;
  --color-200: #F2BBBB;
  --color-300: #E38D8C;
  --color-400: #D16361;
  --color-500: #B6413F;
  --color-600: #8B3837;
  --color-700: #632D2C;
  --color-800: #412120;
  --color-900: #281615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DCDC',
    200: '#F2BBBB',
    300: '#E38D8C',
    400: '#D16361',
    500: '#B6413F',
    600: '#8B3837',
    700: '#632D2C',
    800: '#412120',
    900: '#281615',
  },
}

$base: #EDA09F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DCDC;
$base-200: #F2BBBB;
$base-300: #E38D8C;
$base-400: #D16361;
$base-500: #B6413F;
$base-600: #8B3837;
$base-700: #632D2C;
$base-800: #412120;
$base-900: #281615;
$base-hover: #E0605E;
$base-subtle: #F7E6E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EDA09F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BBBB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38D8C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D16361",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B6413F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B3837",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632D2C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412120",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EDA09F

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Pairs with #EDA09F

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