What color is #EE8997?

#EE8997 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(238, 137, 151), and in HSL hsl(352, 75%, 74%).

Is #EE8997 accessible as text?

On white, #EE8997 has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.66:1 (passes). For text placed on #EE8997, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EE8997?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-300 (#FFA1AD).

What colors go well with #EE8997?

#EE8997 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8BEEE1. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EE8997 below.

Is #EE8997 good for buttons?

#EE8997 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EE8997 — white text only reaches 2.42:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EE8997 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EE8997 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EE8997 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EE8997

Not just a swatch — here's how #EE8997 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EE8997 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EE8997 Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD 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 #EE8997 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

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 #EE8997 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Coral 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 #EE8997 Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 Secondary #332B2E

Light Coral 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 #EE8997 Secondary #F3CDD1 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 #EE8997 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 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 57/100

Moderate

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 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 46/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EE8997 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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EBEC for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EE9F8B — 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 #EE8997 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EE8997;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 137 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.2% 0.124 11.6);
  --color-50: #FEF1F3;
  --color-100: #FBDADF;
  --color-200: #F5B8C0;
  --color-300: #E88794;
  --color-400: #D75B6B;
  --color-500: #BC384A;
  --color-600: #90323F;
  --color-700: #662931;
  --color-800: #421E23;
  --color-900: #291417;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FEF1F3',
    100: '#FBDADF',
    200: '#F5B8C0',
    300: '#E88794',
    400: '#D75B6B',
    500: '#BC384A',
    600: '#90323F',
    700: '#662931',
    800: '#421E23',
    900: '#291417',
  },
}

$base: #EE8997;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F3;
$base-100: #FBDADF;
$base-200: #F5B8C0;
$base-300: #E88794;
$base-400: #D75B6B;
$base-500: #BC384A;
$base-600: #90323F;
$base-700: #662931;
$base-800: #421E23;
$base-900: #291417;
$base-hover: #E5495E;
$base-subtle: #F6E0E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EE8997",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDADF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B8C0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E88794",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D75B6B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC384A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#90323F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662931",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421E23",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291417",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EE8997

Color Lab

Pairs with #EE8997

UI roles & guardrails

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