What color is #EE9977?

#EE9977 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(238, 153, 119), and in HSL hsl(17, 78%, 70%).

Is #EE9977 accessible as text?

On white, #EE9977 has a contrast ratio of 2.22:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.46:1 (passes). For text placed on #EE9977, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EE9977?

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

What colors go well with #EE9977?

#EE9977 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #77CCEE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EE9977 below.

Is #EE9977 good for buttons?

#EE9977 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EE9977 — white text only reaches 2.22:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EE9977 the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EE9977 is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EE9977 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EE9977

Not just a swatch — here's how #EE9977 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EE9977 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EE9977 Secondary #B66421 Accent #767844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dark Salmon 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 #EE9977 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Dark Salmon 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 #EE9977 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dark Salmon 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 #EE9977 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Dark Salmon 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 #EE9977 Secondary #F6D7CA Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dark Salmon 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 Dark Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EE9977 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 83/100

Warm

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

Softness 60/100

High

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 24/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 44/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 38/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 43/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EE9977

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People also use #EE9977 with

Salmon Pink Flax Sky Blue Greige Taupe

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 8.4:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8ECE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EEC077 — 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 #EE9977 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EE9977;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 153 119;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(76.1% 0.113 42.5);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FBE3DA;
  --color-200: #F6C8B6;
  --color-300: #EAA285;
  --color-400: #DA7D58;
  --color-500: #BF5D36;
  --color-600: #914C30;
  --color-700: #673A28;
  --color-800: #43281E;
  --color-900: #291A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dark-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FBE3DA',
    200: '#F6C8B6',
    300: '#EAA285',
    400: '#DA7D58',
    500: '#BF5D36',
    600: '#914C30',
    700: '#673A28',
    800: '#43281E',
    900: '#291A14',
  },
}

$base: #EE9977;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FBE3DA;
$base-200: #F6C8B6;
$base-300: #EAA285;
$base-400: #DA7D58;
$base-500: #BF5D36;
$base-600: #914C30;
$base-700: #673A28;
$base-800: #43281E;
$base-900: #291A14;
$base-hover: #E66937;
$base-subtle: #F6E2DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EE9977",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE3DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6C8B6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EAA285",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA7D58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF5D36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#914C30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673A28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43281E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EE9977

Color Lab

Pairs with #EE9977

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