What color is #EFA1BB?

#EFA1BB is a light, vivid rose. In RGB it is rgb(239, 161, 187), and in HSL hsl(340, 71%, 78%).

Is #EFA1BB accessible as text?

On white, #EFA1BB has a contrast ratio of 2.00:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.49:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFA1BB, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFA1BB?

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

What colors go well with #EFA1BB?

#EFA1BB pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FEFD4. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFA1BB below.

Is #EFA1BB good for buttons?

#EFA1BB works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFA1BB — white text only reaches 2.00:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFA1BB the same as CSS plum?

No — #EFA1BB 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.

#EFA1BB Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFA1BB

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFA1BB works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFA1BB in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFA1BB Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

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 #EFA1BB Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 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 #EFA1BB Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 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 #EFA1BB Surface #F4E6D7 Anchor #5E203A Accent #E6C2C3 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 #EFA1BB Secondary #FDE0E8 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 #EFA1BB 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 68/100

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 28/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 56/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 28/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 38/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 28/100

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 89/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFA1BB

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People also use #EFA1BB 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 9.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAEEF2 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EF9F9F — 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 #EFA1BB at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EFA1BB;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 161 187;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.2% 0.098 358.0);
  --color-50: #FDF1F5;
  --color-100: #FADBE5;
  --color-200: #F3B9CD;
  --color-300: #E58AA8;
  --color-400: #D45E85;
  --color-500: #B93C66;
  --color-600: #8D3552;
  --color-700: #642B3E;
  --color-800: #421F2B;
  --color-900: #28151B;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF1F5',
    100: '#FADBE5',
    200: '#F3B9CD',
    300: '#E58AA8',
    400: '#D45E85',
    500: '#B93C66',
    600: '#8D3552',
    700: '#642B3E',
    800: '#421F2B',
    900: '#28151B',
  },
}

$base: #EFA1BB;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F5;
$base-100: #FADBE5;
$base-200: #F3B9CD;
$base-300: #E58AA8;
$base-400: #D45E85;
$base-500: #B93C66;
$base-600: #8D3552;
$base-700: #642B3E;
$base-800: #421F2B;
$base-900: #28151B;
$base-hover: #E35B88;
$base-subtle: #F7E5EB;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFA1BB",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBE5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3B9CD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58AA8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D45E85",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B93C66",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D3552",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B3E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#421F2B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#28151B",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}