What color is #EFA6AC?

#EFA6AC is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 166, 172), and in HSL hsl(355, 70%, 79%).

Is #EFA6AC accessible as text?

On white, #EFA6AC has a contrast ratio of 1.96:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.72:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFA6AC, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFA6AC?

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

What colors go well with #EFA6AC?

#EFA6AC pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A4EFE9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFA6AC below.

Is #EFA6AC good for buttons?

#EFA6AC works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFA6AC — white text only reaches 1.96:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFA6AC the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #EFA6AC is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFA6AC Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFA6AC

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFA6AC works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFA6AC in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFA6AC Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Carnation as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #EFA6AC Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Carnation 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.

Desert Clay Center · 5 colors

Center #EFA6AC Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Carnation 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 #EFA6AC Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

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

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #EFA6AC Secondary #FEE2E4 Support #9B9087 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 #EFA6AC 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 71/100

Warm

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

Softness 67/100

High

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

Depth 20/100

Low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 58/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 60/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 33/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 26/100

Low

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

Surface fit 54/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 91/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

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People also use #EFA6AC 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 9.5:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAEFF0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFB7A4 — 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 #EFA6AC at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFA6AC;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 166 172;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.7% 0.087 13.8);
  --color-50: #FDF1F2;
  --color-100: #FADBDE;
  --color-200: #F3BABE;
  --color-300: #E58A92;
  --color-400: #D35F69;
  --color-500: #B83D47;
  --color-600: #8C353D;
  --color-700: #642B30;
  --color-800: #412022;
  --color-900: #281517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  carnation: {
    50: '#FDF1F2',
    100: '#FADBDE',
    200: '#F3BABE',
    300: '#E58A92',
    400: '#D35F69',
    500: '#B83D47',
    600: '#8C353D',
    700: '#642B30',
    800: '#412022',
    900: '#281517',
  },
}

$base: #EFA6AC;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF1F2;
$base-100: #FADBDE;
$base-200: #F3BABE;
$base-300: #E58A92;
$base-400: #D35F69;
$base-500: #B83D47;
$base-600: #8C353D;
$base-700: #642B30;
$base-800: #412022;
$base-900: #281517;
$base-hover: #E35F6A;
$base-subtle: #F7E6E8;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFA6AC",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF1F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADBDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3BABE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E58A92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D35F69",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B83D47",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C353D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#642B30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412022",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFA6AC

Color Lab

Pairs with #EFA6AC

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