What color is #EEA2B0?

#EEA2B0 is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(238, 162, 176), and in HSL hsl(349, 69%, 78%).

Is #EEA2B0 accessible as text?

On white, #EEA2B0 has a contrast ratio of 2.01:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.43:1 (passes). For text placed on #EEA2B0, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EEA2B0?

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

What colors go well with #EEA2B0?

#EEA2B0 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A0EEDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EEA2B0 below.

Is #EEA2B0 good for buttons?

#EEA2B0 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EEA2B0 — white text only reaches 2.01:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EEA2B0 the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #EEA2B0 is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#EEA2B0 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EEA2B0

Not just a swatch — here's how #EEA2B0 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EEA2B0 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EEA2B0 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.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EEA2B0 Secondary #B8622B Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EEA2B0 Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Salmon Pink anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EEA2B0 Accent #AEC3B1 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.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EEA2B0 Secondary #FCE0E4 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 #EEA2B0 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 66/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 45/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 28/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 52/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EEA2B0 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EEF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EEACA0 — 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 #EEA2B0 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EEA2B0;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 162 176;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.0% 0.092 7.3);
  --color-50: #FDF2F4;
  --color-100: #F9DCE1;
  --color-200: #F2BAC4;
  --color-300: #E48B9B;
  --color-400: #D26075;
  --color-500: #B73E54;
  --color-600: #8C3646;
  --color-700: #632C36;
  --color-800: #412026;
  --color-900: #281519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F4',
    100: '#F9DCE1',
    200: '#F2BAC4',
    300: '#E48B9B',
    400: '#D26075',
    500: '#B73E54',
    600: '#8C3646',
    700: '#632C36',
    800: '#412026',
    900: '#281519',
  },
}

$base: #EEA2B0;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F4;
$base-100: #F9DCE1;
$base-200: #F2BAC4;
$base-300: #E48B9B;
$base-400: #D26075;
$base-500: #B73E54;
$base-600: #8C3646;
$base-700: #632C36;
$base-800: #412026;
$base-900: #281519;
$base-hover: #E15D75;
$base-subtle: #F7E5E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EEA2B0",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BAC4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E48B9B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D26075",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B73E54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3646",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412026",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EEA2B0

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