What color is #EDA391?

#EDA391 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(237, 163, 145), and in HSL hsl(12, 72%, 75%).

Is #EDA391 accessible as text?

On white, #EDA391 has a contrast ratio of 2.05:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #EDA391, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EDA391?

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

What colors go well with #EDA391?

#EDA391 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #91DBED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EDA391 below.

Is #EDA391 good for buttons?

#EDA391 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EDA391 — white text only reaches 2.05:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EDA391 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EDA391 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EDA391 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EDA391

Not just a swatch — here's how #EDA391 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EDA391 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EDA391 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 #EDA391 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 #EDA391 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 #EDA391 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

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 #EDA391 Secondary #FADED8 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 #EDA391 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 76/100

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 21/100

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 63/100

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 30/100

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.

Pairs with #EDA391

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People also use #EDA391 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 9.1:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EEEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EDC291 — 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 #EDA391 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EDA391;
  --color-base-rgb: 237 163 145;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.3% 0.092 34.2);
  --color-50: #FDF4F1;
  --color-100: #FAE1DB;
  --color-200: #F3C5B9;
  --color-300: #E69C89;
  --color-400: #D5755D;
  --color-500: #BA543B;
  --color-600: #8E4634;
  --color-700: #64362A;
  --color-800: #42261F;
  --color-900: #281915;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF4F1',
    100: '#FAE1DB',
    200: '#F3C5B9',
    300: '#E69C89',
    400: '#D5755D',
    500: '#BA543B',
    600: '#8E4634',
    700: '#64362A',
    800: '#42261F',
    900: '#281915',
  },
}

$base: #EDA391;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF4F1;
$base-100: #FAE1DB;
$base-200: #F3C5B9;
$base-300: #E69C89;
$base-400: #D5755D;
$base-500: #BA543B;
$base-600: #8E4634;
$base-700: #64362A;
$base-800: #42261F;
$base-900: #281915;
$base-hover: #E26D50;
$base-subtle: #F6E6E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EDA391",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF4F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FAE1DB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3C5B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E69C89",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D5755D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA543B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E4634",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64362A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42261F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281915",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}