What color is #EE8674?

#EE8674 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(238, 134, 116), and in HSL hsl(9, 78%, 69%).

Is #EE8674 accessible as text?

On white, #EE8674 has a contrast ratio of 2.53:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.30:1 (passes). For text placed on #EE8674, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EE8674?

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

What colors go well with #EE8674?

#EE8674 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #72DBEE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EE8674 below.

Is #EE8674 good for buttons?

#EE8674 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EE8674 — white text only reaches 2.53:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EE8674 the same as CSS salmon?

No — #EE8674 is not the CSS named color salmon, but salmon (#FA8072) is the closest CSS named color.

#EE8674 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EE8674

Not just a swatch — here's how #EE8674 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EE8674 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EE8674 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Coral Pink 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 #EE8674 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Coral 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 #EE8674 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

Coral Pink 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 #EE8674 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Coral 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EE8674 Secondary #F1CAC2 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Coral 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 Coral Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EE8674 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 87/100

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 98/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 56/100

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 50/100

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 #EE8674 with

Salmon Pink Topaz Sky 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 #F8E9E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EEAE72 — 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 #EE8674 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EE8674;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 134 116;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.9% 0.131 30.9);
  --color-50: #FEF3F1;
  --color-100: #FBDFDA;
  --color-200: #F6C0B6;
  --color-300: #EA9485;
  --color-400: #DA6C58;
  --color-500: #BF4A36;
  --color-600: #913F30;
  --color-700: #673128;
  --color-800: #43231E;
  --color-900: #291714;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  coral-pink: {
    50: '#FEF3F1',
    100: '#FBDFDA',
    200: '#F6C0B6',
    300: '#EA9485',
    400: '#DA6C58',
    500: '#BF4A36',
    600: '#913F30',
    700: '#673128',
    800: '#43231E',
    900: '#291714',
  },
}

$base: #EE8674;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF3F1;
$base-100: #FBDFDA;
$base-200: #F6C0B6;
$base-300: #EA9485;
$base-400: #DA6C58;
$base-500: #BF4A36;
$base-600: #913F30;
$base-700: #673128;
$base-800: #43231E;
$base-900: #291714;
$base-hover: #E64E34;
$base-subtle: #F5DDD9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EE8674",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDFDA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6C0B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EA9485",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA6C58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF4A36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#913F30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673128",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43231E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EE8674

Color Lab

Pairs with #EE8674

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