What color is #EF9CC3?

#EF9CC3 is a light, vivid pink. In RGB it is rgb(239, 156, 195), and in HSL hsl(332, 72%, 77%).

Is #EF9CC3 accessible as text?

On white, #EF9CC3 has a contrast ratio of 2.06:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.21:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF9CC3, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF9CC3?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #EF9CC3?

#EF9CC3 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9AEFC7. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF9CC3 below.

Is #EF9CC3 good for buttons?

#EF9CC3 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF9CC3 — white text only reaches 2.06:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF9CC3 the same as CSS plum?

No — #EF9CC3 is not the CSS named color plum, but plum (#DDA0DD) 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.

#EF9CC3 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF9CC3

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF9CC3 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF9CC3 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF9CC3 Secondary #B9612F Accent #7C7541 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2922

This palette keeps Carnation 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 #EF9CC3 Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9B9563 Secondary #3C3833

Carnation 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 #EF9CC3 Accent #A5C3C7 Surface #E7D6BF Secondary #9AA0A1 Anchor #26324B

Carnation 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 #EF9CC3 Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203B Accent #E6C2C4 Secondary #332B2E

Carnation 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 #EF9CC3 Secondary #FCDDEA Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Carnation 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 Carnation carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EF9CC3 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 66/100

Warm

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

Softness 63/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 17/100

Very low

Reads engineered rather than organic — synthetic, digital.

Vintage feel 52/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 46/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 88/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EF9CC3 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 9.0:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EDF3 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EF9AA5 — 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 #EF9CC3 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF9CC3;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 156 195;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.7% 0.110 350.2);
  --color-50: #FDF1F7;
  --color-100: #FADBEA;
  --color-200: #F3B9D4;
  --color-300: #E689B5;
  --color-400: #D55D95;
  --color-500: #BA3B76;
  --color-600: #8E345E;
  --color-700: #642A45;
  --color-800: #421F2F;
  --color-900: #28151E;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF1F7',
    100: '#FADBEA',
    200: '#F3B9D4',
    300: '#E689B5',
    400: '#D55D95',
    500: '#BA3B76',
    600: '#8E345E',
    700: '#642A45',
    800: '#421F2F',
    900: '#28151E',
  },
}

$base: #EF9CC3;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F7;
$base-100: #FADBEA;
$base-200: #F3B9D4;
$base-300: #E689B5;
$base-400: #D55D95;
$base-500: #BA3B76;
$base-600: #8E345E;
$base-700: #642A45;
$base-800: #421F2F;
$base-900: #28151E;
$base-hover: #E45798;
$base-subtle: #F7E4ED;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF9CC3",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F7",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBEA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9D4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E689B5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D95",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA3B76",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E345E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642A45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151E",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF9CC3

Color Lab

Pairs with #EF9CC3

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