What color is #EE8F97?

#EE8F97 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(238, 143, 151), and in HSL hsl(355, 74%, 75%).

Is #EE8F97 accessible as text?

On white, #EE8F97 has a contrast ratio of 2.33:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #EE8F97, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EE8F97?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #EE8F97?

#EE8F97 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #90EEE7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EE8F97 below.

Is #EE8F97 good for buttons?

#EE8F97 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EE8F97 — white text only reaches 2.33:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EE8F97 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EE8F97 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EE8F97 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EE8F97

Not just a swatch — here's how #EE8F97 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EE8F97 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EE8F97 Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Salmon 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 #EE8F97 Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D Anchor #3F2C21

Salmon 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 #EE8F97 Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Salmon 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 #EE8F97 Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Salmon 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 #EE8F97 Secondary #F5D1D3 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Salmon 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 Salmon Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EE8F97 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 66/100

High

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 45/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 42/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 41/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EE8F97 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EBED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EEA890 — 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 #EE8F97 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EE8F97;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 143 151;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.1% 0.115 14.8);
  --color-50: #FEF1F2;
  --color-100: #FBDBDD;
  --color-200: #F4B8BD;
  --color-300: #E78890;
  --color-400: #D65C66;
  --color-500: #BC3944;
  --color-600: #8F333B;
  --color-700: #652A2F;
  --color-800: #421F22;
  --color-900: #291516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF1F2',
    100: '#FBDBDD',
    200: '#F4B8BD',
    300: '#E78890',
    400: '#D65C66',
    500: '#BC3944',
    600: '#8F333B',
    700: '#652A2F',
    800: '#421F22',
    900: '#291516',
  },
}

$base: #EE8F97;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F2;
$base-100: #FBDBDD;
$base-200: #F4B8BD;
$base-300: #E78890;
$base-400: #D65C66;
$base-500: #BC3944;
$base-600: #8F333B;
$base-700: #652A2F;
$base-800: #421F22;
$base-900: #291516;
$base-hover: #E44E5A;
$base-subtle: #F7E1E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EE8F97",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDBDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F4B8BD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E78890",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D65C66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC3944",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8F333B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#652A2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F22",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EE8F97

Color Lab

Pairs with #EE8F97

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