What color is #EE779F?

#EE779F is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(238, 119, 159), and in HSL hsl(340, 78%, 70%).

Is #EE779F accessible as text?

On white, #EE779F has a contrast ratio of 2.70:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 7.77:1 (passes). For text placed on #EE779F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EE779F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #EE779F?

#EE779F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77EEC6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EE779F below.

Is #EE779F good for buttons?

#EE779F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EE779F — white text only reaches 2.70:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EE779F the same as CSS palevioletred?

No — #EE779F is not the CSS named color palevioletred, but palevioletred (#DB7093) is the closest CSS named color.

#EE779F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EE779F

Not just a swatch — here's how #EE779F works with other colors. Named schemes with #EE779F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EE779F Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

This palette keeps Pale Violet Red 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 #EE779F Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Pale Violet Red 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 #EE779F Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Pale Violet Red opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EE779F Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Pale Violet Red sits between cream and a deep berry here, softened by a blush accent and grounded by charcoal.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EE779F Secondary #EFC2CE Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Pale Violet Red 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 Pale Violet Red carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EE779F 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 79/100

Warm

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

Softness 51/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 29/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 26/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 46/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 59/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 54/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 28/100

Low

Too saturated or mid-toned for big areas — keep it to accents.

Print safety 84/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EE779F with

Mauve Dark Salmon Seafoam Green Gainsboro Taupe

UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AA

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 6.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E7ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EE7777 — 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 #EE779F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EE779F;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 119 159;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(71.7% 0.152 0.4);
  --color-50: #FEF1F5;
  --color-100: #FBDAE5;
  --color-200: #F6B6CC;
  --color-300: #EA85A7;
  --color-400: #DA5883;
  --color-500: #BF3664;
  --color-600: #913051;
  --color-700: #67283D;
  --color-800: #431E2A;
  --color-900: #29141B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  pale-violet-red: {
    50: '#FEF1F5',
    100: '#FBDAE5',
    200: '#F6B6CC',
    300: '#EA85A7',
    400: '#DA5883',
    500: '#BF3664',
    600: '#913051',
    700: '#67283D',
    800: '#431E2A',
    900: '#29141B',
  },
}

$base: #EE779F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F5;
$base-100: #FBDAE5;
$base-200: #F6B6CC;
$base-300: #EA85A7;
$base-400: #DA5883;
$base-500: #BF3664;
$base-600: #913051;
$base-700: #67283D;
$base-800: #431E2A;
$base-900: #29141B;
$base-hover: #E63772;
$base-subtle: #F6DAE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EE779F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6B6CC",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EA85A7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA5883",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF3664",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#913051",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#67283D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E2A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#29141B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EE779F

Color Lab

Pairs with #EE779F

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