What color is #EF826F?

#EF826F is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 130, 111), and in HSL hsl(9, 80%, 69%).

Is #EF826F accessible as text?

On white, #EF826F has a contrast ratio of 2.59:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.09:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF826F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF826F?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-400 (#FF6467).

What colors go well with #EF826F?

#EF826F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #71DCEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF826F below.

Is #EF826F good for buttons?

#EF826F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF826F — white text only reaches 2.59:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF826F the same as CSS salmon?

No — #EF826F is not the CSS named color salmon, but salmon (#FA8072) is the closest CSS named color.

#EF826F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF826F

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF826F works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF826F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF826F Secondary #B76324 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps 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 #EF826F Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17957 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #EF826F Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28314B

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 #EF826F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

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 #EF826F Secondary #F0C7BF Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

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 Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EF826F 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 89/100

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 94/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 35/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 53/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 52/100

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.

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People also use #EF826F with

Salmon Pink Topaz Sky 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 7.2:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F8E9E6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFAE71 — 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 #EF826F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF826F;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 130 111;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(72.3% 0.138 31.1);
  --color-50: #FEF3F1;
  --color-100: #FCDFD9;
  --color-200: #F7BFB6;
  --color-300: #EB9384;
  --color-400: #DB6B57;
  --color-500: #C14934;
  --color-600: #933E2F;
  --color-700: #683127;
  --color-800: #44231D;
  --color-900: #291714;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon: {
    50: '#FEF3F1',
    100: '#FCDFD9',
    200: '#F7BFB6',
    300: '#EB9384',
    400: '#DB6B57',
    500: '#C14934',
    600: '#933E2F',
    700: '#683127',
    800: '#44231D',
    900: '#291714',
  },
}

$base: #EF826F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF3F1;
$base-100: #FCDFD9;
$base-200: #F7BFB6;
$base-300: #EB9384;
$base-400: #DB6B57;
$base-500: #C14934;
$base-600: #933E2F;
$base-700: #683127;
$base-800: #44231D;
$base-900: #291714;
$base-hover: #E84D31;
$base-subtle: #F6DDD9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF826F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCDFD9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F7BFB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EB9384",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DB6B57",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C14934",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#933E2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#683127",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#44231D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291714",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF826F

Color Lab

Pairs with #EF826F

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