What color is #EFA0AA?

#EFA0AA is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 160, 170), and in HSL hsl(352, 71%, 78%).

Is #EFA0AA accessible as text?

On white, #EFA0AA has a contrast ratio of 2.04:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.28:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFA0AA, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFA0AA?

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

What colors go well with #EFA0AA?

#EFA0AA pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FEFE4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFA0AA below.

Is #EFA0AA good for buttons?

#EFA0AA works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFA0AA — white text only reaches 2.04:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFA0AA the same as CSS darksalmon?

No — #EFA0AA 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.

#EFA0AA Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFA0AA

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFA0AA works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFA0AA in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFA0AA Secondary #B8622A Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #EFA0AA Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #9A966C Anchor #3F2C21

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 #EFA0AA Accent #AEC3B2 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 #EFA0AA Surface #F4E6D6 Anchor #5E2038 Accent #E6C2C2 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 #EFA0AA Secondary #FCDEE1 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 #EFA0AA 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 65/100

High

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

Depth 21/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 55/100

Moderate

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 29/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 37/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 30/100

Low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 51/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFA0AA with

Bubblegum Pink Desert Sand Pale Turquoise Gainsboro Taupe

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 9.1:1. Use

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

Avoid beside #EFAF9F — 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 #EFA0AA at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFA0AA;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 160 170;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(78.6% 0.095 11.2);
  --color-50: #FDF1F3;
  --color-100: #FADBDF;
  --color-200: #F3B9C1;
  --color-300: #E58A96;
  --color-400: #D45E6E;
  --color-500: #B93C4D;
  --color-600: #8D3540;
  --color-700: #642B32;
  --color-800: #421F24;
  --color-900: #281518;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  salmon-pink: {
    50: '#FDF1F3',
    100: '#FADBDF',
    200: '#F3B9C1',
    300: '#E58A96',
    400: '#D45E6E',
    500: '#B93C4D',
    600: '#8D3540',
    700: '#642B32',
    800: '#421F24',
    900: '#281518',
  },
}

$base: #EFA0AA;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F3;
$base-100: #FADBDF;
$base-200: #F3B9C1;
$base-300: #E58A96;
$base-400: #D45E6E;
$base-500: #B93C4D;
$base-600: #8D3540;
$base-700: #642B32;
$base-800: #421F24;
$base-900: #281518;
$base-hover: #E35B6D;
$base-subtle: #F7E5E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFA0AA",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9C1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58A96",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D45E6E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B93C4D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D3540",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F24",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281518",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFA0AA

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFA0AA

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