What color is #EF9DAD?

#EF9DAD is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 157, 173), and in HSL hsl(348, 72%, 78%).

Is #EF9DAD accessible as text?

On white, #EF9DAD has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.10:1 (passes). For text placed on #EF9DAD, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EF9DAD?

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

What colors go well with #EF9DAD?

#EF9DAD pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FEFDF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EF9DAD below.

Is #EF9DAD good for buttons?

#EF9DAD works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EF9DAD — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EF9DAD the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EF9DAD is not the CSS named color darksalmon, but darksalmon (#E9967A) 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.

#EF9DAD Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EF9DAD

Not just a swatch — here's how #EF9DAD works with other colors. Named schemes with #EF9DAD in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EF9DAD 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 #EF9DAD 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 #EF9DAD 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 #EF9DAD 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 #EF9DAD Secondary #FBDCE1 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 #EF9DAD 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 72/100

Warm

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

Softness 64/100

High

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

Depth 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 46/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 31/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 49/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EF9DAD 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAEEF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFA99F — 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 #EF9DAD at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EF9DAD;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 157 173;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.2% 0.100 6.9);
  --color-50: #FDF1F4;
  --color-100: #FADBE1;
  --color-200: #F3B9C5;
  --color-300: #E6899C;
  --color-400: #D55D75;
  --color-500: #BA3B54;
  --color-600: #8E3446;
  --color-700: #642A36;
  --color-800: #421F26;
  --color-900: #281519;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF1F4',
    100: '#FADBE1',
    200: '#F3B9C5',
    300: '#E6899C',
    400: '#D55D75',
    500: '#BA3B54',
    600: '#8E3446',
    700: '#642A36',
    800: '#421F26',
    900: '#281519',
  },
}

$base: #EF9DAD;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F4;
$base-100: #FADBE1;
$base-200: #F3B9C5;
$base-300: #E6899C;
$base-400: #D55D75;
$base-500: #BA3B54;
$base-600: #8E3446;
$base-700: #642A36;
$base-800: #421F26;
$base-900: #281519;
$base-hover: #E45A76;
$base-subtle: #F7E5E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EF9DAD",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9C5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E6899C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D55D75",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BA3B54",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8E3446",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642A36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F26",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281519",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EF9DAD

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