What color is #EF899A?

#EF899A is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 137, 154), and in HSL hsl(350, 76%, 74%).

Is #EF899A accessible as text?

On white, #EF899A has a contrast ratio of 2.41:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 8.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF899A, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF899A?

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

What colors go well with #EF899A?

#EF899A pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8AEFDE. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF899A below.

Is #EF899A good for buttons?

#EF899A works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF899A — white text only reaches 2.41:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF899A the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EF899A is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EF899A Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF899A

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF899A works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF899A in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF899A Secondary #B8622A Accent #7A7642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EF899A Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

Light Coral 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 #EF899A Accent #AEC3B2 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 #EF899A Surface #F4E6D6 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 #EF899A Secondary #F4CDD2 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 #EF899A 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 78/100

Warm

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

Softness 57/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 26/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 52/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 54/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 33/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 48/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 45/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 38/100

Low

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 86/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EF899A 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 7.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EAED for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EF9B8A — 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 #EF899A at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF899A;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 137 154;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(74.4% 0.125 9.9);
  --color-50: #FEF1F3;
  --color-100: #FBDAE0;
  --color-200: #F5B7C2;
  --color-300: #E98797;
  --color-400: #D85A6F;
  --color-500: #BD374E;
  --color-600: #903241;
  --color-700: #662933;
  --color-800: #431E24;
  --color-900: #291418;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-coral: {
    50: '#FEF1F3',
    100: '#FBDAE0',
    200: '#F5B7C2',
    300: '#E98797',
    400: '#D85A6F',
    500: '#BD374E',
    600: '#903241',
    700: '#662933',
    800: '#431E24',
    900: '#291418',
  },
}

$base: #EF899A;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F3;
$base-100: #FBDAE0;
$base-200: #F5B7C2;
$base-300: #E98797;
$base-400: #D85A6F;
$base-500: #BD374E;
$base-600: #903241;
$base-700: #662933;
$base-800: #431E24;
$base-900: #291418;
$base-hover: #E64862;
$base-subtle: #F7E0E3;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF899A",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE0",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B7C2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E98797",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D85A6F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BD374E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903241",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662933",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#431E24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291418",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF899A

Color Lab

Pairs with #EF899A

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