What color is #EF809E?

#EF809E is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(239, 128, 158), and in HSL hsl(344, 78%, 72%).

Is #EF809E accessible as text?

On white, #EF809E has a contrast ratio of 2.54:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.25:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF809E, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF809E?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is rose-400 (#FF637E).

What colors go well with #EF809E?

#EF809E pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80EFD2. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF809E below.

Is #EF809E good for buttons?

#EF809E works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF809E — white text only reaches 2.54:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF809E the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EF809E is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EF809E Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF809E

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF809E works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF809E in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF809E Secondary #B8612C Accent #7A7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2A21

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.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF809E Anchor #3B2A21 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #999563 Secondary #3C3833

Light Coral 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 #EF809E Accent #AEC3B1 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 #EF809E Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 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 #EF809E Secondary #F2C8D1 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 #EF809E 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 54/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 28/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 36/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 34/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 54/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 50/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 32/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 85/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EF809E

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People also use #EF809E with

Mauve Light Salmon Seafoam Green Gainsboro 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 7.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9E9ED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EF8780 — 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 #EF809E at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF809E;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 128 158;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(73.1% 0.139 3.9);
  --color-50: #FEF1F4;
  --color-100: #FBDAE3;
  --color-200: #F6B6C7;
  --color-300: #EA85A0;
  --color-400: #DA587B;
  --color-500: #BF365A;
  --color-600: #91304A;
  --color-700: #672839;
  --color-800: #431E28;
  --color-900: #29141A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FEF1F4',
    100: '#FBDAE3',
    200: '#F6B6C7',
    300: '#EA85A0',
    400: '#DA587B',
    500: '#BF365A',
    600: '#91304A',
    700: '#672839',
    800: '#431E28',
    900: '#29141A',
  },
}

$base: #EF809E;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F4;
$base-100: #FBDAE3;
$base-200: #F6B6C7;
$base-300: #EA85A0;
$base-400: #DA587B;
$base-500: #BF365A;
$base-600: #91304A;
$base-700: #672839;
$base-800: #431E28;
$base-900: #29141A;
$base-hover: #E73F6C;
$base-subtle: #F6DDE4;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF809E",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6B6C7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EA85A0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA587B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF365A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#91304A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#672839",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#29141A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF809E

Color Lab

Pairs with #EF809E

UI roles & guardrails

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