What color is #EEA39D?

#EEA39D is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(238, 163, 157), and in HSL hsl(4, 70%, 77%).

Is #EEA39D accessible as text?

On white, #EEA39D has a contrast ratio of 2.03:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.36:1 (passes). For text placed on #EEA39D, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EEA39D?

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

What colors go well with #EEA39D?

#EEA39D pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9BE8ED. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EEA39D below.

Is #EEA39D good for buttons?

#EEA39D works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EEA39D — white text only reaches 2.03:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EEA39D the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EEA39D is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) is the closest CSS named color by perceptual color distance — it sits in a different color family, so treat it as a rough reference, not a match.

#EEA39D Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EEA39D

Not just a swatch — here's how #EEA39D works with other colors. Named schemes with #EEA39D in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EEA39D Secondary #B76326 Accent #787742 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Dusty Rose as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EEA39D Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EEA39D Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

Dusty Rose 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 #EEA39D Accent #ADC3B2 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

Dusty Rose 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 #EEA39D Secondary #FBDFDC Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EEA39D 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 74/100

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 85/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 63/100

High

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 29/100

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.

Pairs with #EEA39D

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People also use #EEA39D with

Pink Desert Sand Powder 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 9.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EEED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EDBC9B — 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 #EEA39D at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Brand

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250 ml

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EEA39D;
  --color-base-rgb: 238 163 157;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.7% 0.090 24.4);
  --color-50: #FDF2F1;
  --color-100: #FADEDB;
  --color-200: #F3BEBA;
  --color-300: #E5908A;
  --color-400: #D3675F;
  --color-500: #B8453D;
  --color-600: #8C3B35;
  --color-700: #642F2B;
  --color-800: #412220;
  --color-900: #281615;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF2F1',
    100: '#FADEDB',
    200: '#F3BEBA',
    300: '#E5908A',
    400: '#D3675F',
    500: '#B8453D',
    600: '#8C3B35',
    700: '#642F2B',
    800: '#412220',
    900: '#281615',
  },
}

$base: #EEA39D;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F1;
$base-100: #FADEDB;
$base-200: #F3BEBA;
$base-300: #E5908A;
$base-400: #D3675F;
$base-500: #B8453D;
$base-600: #8C3B35;
$base-700: #642F2B;
$base-800: #412220;
$base-900: #281615;
$base-hover: #E26259;
$base-subtle: #F7E5E4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EEA39D",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADEDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3BEBA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5908A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D3675F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B8453D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C3B35",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642F2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412220",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281615",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}