What color is #EFA180?

#EFA180 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 161, 128), and in HSL hsl(18, 78%, 72%).

Is #EFA180 accessible as text?

On white, #EFA180 has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.08:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFA180, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFA180?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is red-300 (#FFA2A2).

What colors go well with #EFA180?

#EFA180 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #80CEEF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFA180 below.

Is #EFA180 good for buttons?

#EFA180 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFA180 — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFA180 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #EFA180 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFA180 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFA180

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFA180 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFA180 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFA180 Secondary #B66421 Accent #757844 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Light Salmon 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 #EFA180 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17A56 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Light Salmon 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 #EFA180 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Light Salmon opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EFA180 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Light Salmon sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EFA180 Secondary #FADDD1 Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Light Salmon 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 Salmon carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFA180 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 81/100

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 22/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 100/100

Very high

Organic, earthy character — at home in wellness, food and craft brands.

Vintage feel 60/100

High

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 40/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

Low

Workable accent with care around contrast.

Surface fit 47/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFA180

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #EFA180 with

Carnation Flax Sky Blue Greige 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 8.9:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EEE9 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFC680 — 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 #EFA180 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFA180;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 161 128;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.8% 0.104 43.7);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FBE4DA;
  --color-200: #F6CAB6;
  --color-300: #EAA385;
  --color-400: #DA7F58;
  --color-500: #BF5F36;
  --color-600: #914D30;
  --color-700: #673B28;
  --color-800: #43291E;
  --color-900: #291A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FBE4DA',
    200: '#F6CAB6',
    300: '#EAA385',
    400: '#DA7F58',
    500: '#BF5F36',
    600: '#914D30',
    700: '#673B28',
    800: '#43291E',
    900: '#291A14',
  },
}

$base: #EFA180;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FBE4DA;
$base-200: #F6CAB6;
$base-300: #EAA385;
$base-400: #DA7F58;
$base-500: #BF5F36;
$base-600: #914D30;
$base-700: #673B28;
$base-800: #43291E;
$base-900: #291A14;
$base-hover: #E7713F;
$base-subtle: #F6E5DD;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFA180",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE4DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6CAB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EAA385",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA7F58",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BF5F36",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#914D30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673B28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#43291E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}