What color is #EFA9AF?

#EFA9AF is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 169, 175), and in HSL hsl(355, 69%, 80%).

Is #EFA9AF accessible as text?

On white, #EFA9AF has a contrast ratio of 1.92:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.96:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFA9AF, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFA9AF?

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

What colors go well with #EFA9AF?

#EFA9AF pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A9EFE9. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFA9AF below.

Is #EFA9AF good for buttons?

#EFA9AF works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFA9AF — white text only reaches 1.92:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFA9AF the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #EFA9AF is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFA9AF Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFA9AF

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFA9AF works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFA9AF in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFA9AF Secondary #B86229 Accent #797642 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

This palette keeps Light Pink 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 #EFA9AF Surface #F0E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Light Pink 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 #EFA9AF Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966C Anchor #3F2C21

Light 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 #EFA9AF Accent #AEC3B2 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #27324B

Light Pink 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 #EFA9AF Secondary #FFE5E6 Support #9B9087 Ink #17140F

Light 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 Light Pink carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFA9AF 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 70/100

Warm

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

Softness 68/100

High

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

Depth 19/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 56/100

Moderate

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

Vintage feel 58/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 32/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 24/100

Low

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

Surface fit 56/100

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 #EFA9AF with

Bubblegum Pink Desert Sand Pale Turquoise Gainsboro Espresso

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 9.7:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF0F1 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFBAA9 — 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 #EFA9AF at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFA9AF;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 169 175;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.3% 0.083 13.4);
  --color-50: #FDF2F3;
  --color-100: #F9DCDE;
  --color-200: #F2BABF;
  --color-300: #E48B92;
  --color-400: #D26069;
  --color-500: #B73E48;
  --color-600: #8C363D;
  --color-700: #632C30;
  --color-800: #412023;
  --color-900: #281517;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F3',
    100: '#F9DCDE',
    200: '#F2BABF',
    300: '#E48B92',
    400: '#D26069',
    500: '#B73E48',
    600: '#8C363D',
    700: '#632C30',
    800: '#412023',
    900: '#281517',
  },
}

$base: #EFA9AF;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F3;
$base-100: #F9DCDE;
$base-200: #F2BABF;
$base-300: #E48B92;
$base-400: #D26069;
$base-500: #B73E48;
$base-600: #8C363D;
$base-700: #632C30;
$base-800: #412023;
$base-900: #281517;
$base-hover: #E3646E;
$base-subtle: #F8E8E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFA9AF",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F3",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDE",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BABF",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E48B92",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D26069",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B73E48",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8C363D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C30",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412023",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281517",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}

Palettes built on #EFA9AF

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Pairs with #EFA9AF

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