What color is #EF8EA1?

#EF8EA1 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 142, 161), and in HSL hsl(348, 75%, 75%).

Is #EF8EA1 accessible as text?

On white, #EF8EA1 has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 9.05:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF8EA1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF8EA1?

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

What colors go well with #EF8EA1?

#EF8EA1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FEFDC. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF8EA1 below.

Is #EF8EA1 good for buttons?

#EF8EA1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF8EA1 — white text only reaches 2.32:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF8EA1 the same as CSS lightcoral?

No — #EF8EA1 is not the CSS named color lightcoral, but lightcoral (#F08080) is the closest CSS named color.

#EF8EA1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF8EA1

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF8EA1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF8EA1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF8EA1 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EF8EA1 Surface #E4CDA9 Secondary #B2785A Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2B21

Salmon Pink 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 #EF8EA1 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.

Berry & Cream Lead · 5 colors

Lead #EF8EA1 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E2039 Accent #E6C2C3 Secondary #332B2E

Salmon Pink 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 #EF8EA1 Secondary #F6D1D7 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 #EF8EA1 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 76/100

Warm

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

Softness 59/100

Moderate

Middle-weight — neither delicate nor heavy.

Depth 25/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 48/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 55/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 32/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 46/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 41/100

Moderate

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 40/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 87/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EF8EA1 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 8.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EBEE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EF9C8F — 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 #EF8EA1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF8EA1;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 142 161;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(75.4% 0.119 7.7);
  --color-50: #FEF1F4;
  --color-100: #FBDAE1;
  --color-200: #F5B8C4;
  --color-300: #E8879B;
  --color-400: #D75B74;
  --color-500: #BC3853;
  --color-600: #903245;
  --color-700: #662935;
  --color-800: #421E26;
  --color-900: #291419;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FEF1F4',
    100: '#FBDAE1',
    200: '#F5B8C4',
    300: '#E8879B',
    400: '#D75B74',
    500: '#BC3853',
    600: '#903245',
    700: '#662935',
    800: '#421E26',
    900: '#291419',
  },
}

$base: #EF8EA1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF1F4;
$base-100: #FBDAE1;
$base-200: #F5B8C4;
$base-300: #E8879B;
$base-400: #D75B74;
$base-500: #BC3853;
$base-600: #903245;
$base-700: #662935;
$base-800: #421E26;
$base-900: #291419;
$base-hover: #E64D6B;
$base-subtle: #F7E1E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF8EA1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBDAE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5B8C4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8879B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D75B74",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC3853",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#903245",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#662935",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421E26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291419",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF8EA1

Color Lab

Pairs with #EF8EA1

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