What color is #EE8383?

#EE8383 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(238, 131, 131), and in HSL hsl(0, 76%, 72%).

Is #EE8383 accessible as text?

On white, #EE8383 has a contrast ratio of 2.56:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #EE8383, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EE8383?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #EE8383?

#EE8383 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #81EEEE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EE8383 below.

Is #EE8383 good for buttons?

#EE8383 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EE8383 — white text only reaches 2.56:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EE8383 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EE8383 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EE8383 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EE8383

Not just a swatch — here's how #EE8383 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EE8383 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EE8383 Secondary #B76327 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EE8383 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27958 Accent #99976D Anchor #3E2C21

Light Coral 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 #EE8383 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EE8383 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light Coral 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EE8383 Secondary #F0C8C6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light Coral 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 Light Coral carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EE8383 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 84/100

Warm

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

Softness 55/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

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 55/100

Moderate

Faded, nostalgic quality — editorial, heritage and retro work.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 51/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 51/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 34/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EE8383 with

Carnation Burlywood Electric Blue 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9E9E9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EEA681 — 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 #EE8383 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EE8383;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 131 131;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.7% 0.131 20.8);
  --color-50: #FEF1F1;
  --color-100: #FBDADA;
  --color-200: #F5B7B7;
  --color-300: #E98787;
  --color-400: #D85A5A;
  --color-500: #BD3737;
  --color-600: #903232;
  --color-700: #662929;
  --color-800: #431E1E;
  --color-900: #291414;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FEF1F1',
    100: '#FBDADA',
    200: '#F5B7B7',
    300: '#E98787',
    400: '#D85A5A',
    500: '#BD3737',
    600: '#903232',
    700: '#662929',
    800: '#431E1E',
    900: '#291414',
  },
}

$base: #EE8383;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F1;
$base-100: #FBDADA;
$base-200: #F5B7B7;
$base-300: #E98787;
$base-400: #D85A5A;
$base-500: #BD3737;
$base-600: #903232;
$base-700: #662929;
$base-800: #431E1E;
$base-900: #291414;
$base-hover: #E54141;
$base-subtle: #F6DDDD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EE8383",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDADA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B7B7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E98787",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D85A5A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD3737",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903232",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662929",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E1E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291414",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EE8383

Color Lab

Pairs with #EE8383

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