What color is #EFA278?

#EFA278 is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 162, 120), and in HSL hsl(21, 79%, 70%).

Is #EFA278 accessible as text?

On white, #EFA278 has a contrast ratio of 2.08:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFA278, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFA278?

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

What colors go well with #EFA278?

#EFA278 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #76C5EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFA278 below.

Is #EFA278 good for buttons?

#EFA278 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFA278 — white text only reaches 2.08:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFA278 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #EFA278 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFA278 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFA278

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFA278 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFA278 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFA278 Secondary #B6641F 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 #EFA278 Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B07A56 Accent #96986E 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 #EFA278 Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E5D7BE 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 #EFA278 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F6F1E7 Secondary #BAAF9F 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 #EFA278 Secondary #FADDCE 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 #EFA278 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 82/100

Warm

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

Softness 62/100

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 59/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 30/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 42/100

Moderate

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 33/100

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.

Pairs with #EFA278

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People also use #EFA278 with

Salmon Pink Flax Maya 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 #F8EDE7 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFC976 — 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 #EFA278 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFA278;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 162 120;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(77.8% 0.108 49.2);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FCE5DA;
  --color-200: #F6CDB6;
  --color-300: #EBA885;
  --color-400: #DA8558;
  --color-500: #C06635;
  --color-600: #925230;
  --color-700: #673E28;
  --color-800: #432B1D;
  --color-900: #291B14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-salmon: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FCE5DA',
    200: '#F6CDB6',
    300: '#EBA885',
    400: '#DA8558',
    500: '#C06635',
    600: '#925230',
    700: '#673E28',
    800: '#432B1D',
    900: '#291B14',
  },
}

$base: #EFA278;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FCE5DA;
$base-200: #F6CDB6;
$base-300: #EBA885;
$base-400: #DA8558;
$base-500: #C06635;
$base-600: #925230;
$base-700: #673E28;
$base-800: #432B1D;
$base-900: #291B14;
$base-hover: #E77436;
$base-subtle: #F6E4DA;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFA278",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FCE5DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F6CDB6",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#EBA885",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#DA8558",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#C06635",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#925230",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#673E28",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#432B1D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291B14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFA278

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFA278

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