What color is #EDBCBE?

#EDBCBE is a pale, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(237, 188, 190), and in HSL hsl(358, 58%, 83%).

Is #EDBCBE accessible as text?

On white, #EDBCBE has a contrast ratio of 1.67:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.54:1 (passes). For text placed on #EDBCBE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EDBCBE?

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

What colors go well with #EDBCBE?

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

Is #EDBCBE good for buttons?

#EDBCBE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EDBCBE — white text only reaches 1.67:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EDBCBE the same as CSS lightpink?

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

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

Palettes built on #EDBCBE

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EDBCBE 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 #EDBCBE Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 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 #EDBCBE Anchor #3A2A21 Surface #F1E2D0 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 #EDBCBE 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 #EDBCBE Secondary #FFF3F4 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 #EDBCBE 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 76/100

High

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

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 45/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 22/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 22/100

Low

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

UI accent fit 14/100

Very low

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

Surface fit 68/100

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 #EDBCBE

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #EDBCBE 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 11.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #EDCABB — 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 #EDBCBE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EDBCBE;
  --color-base-rgb: 237 188 190;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(83.9% 0.057 15.6);
  --color-50: #FCF2F3;
  --color-100: #F7DEDF;
  --color-200: #EEBFC0;
  --color-300: #DD9295;
  --color-400: #C9696C;
  --color-500: #AD474B;
  --color-600: #853D3F;
  --color-700: #5F3032;
  --color-800: #3E2323;
  --color-900: #261717;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  baby-pink: {
    50: '#FCF2F3',
    100: '#F7DEDF',
    200: '#EEBFC0',
    300: '#DD9295',
    400: '#C9696C',
    500: '#AD474B',
    600: '#853D3F',
    700: '#5F3032',
    800: '#3E2323',
    900: '#261717',
  },
}

$base: #EDBCBE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FCF2F3;
$base-100: #F7DEDF;
$base-200: #EEBFC0;
$base-300: #DD9295;
$base-400: #C9696C;
$base-500: #AD474B;
$base-600: #853D3F;
$base-700: #5F3032;
$base-800: #3E2323;
$base-900: #261717;
$base-hover: #DB787B;
$base-subtle: #F8ECED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EDBCBE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FCF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F7DEDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#EEBFC0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#DD9295",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#C9696C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#AD474B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#853D3F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#5F3032",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#3E2323",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#261717",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}