What color is #EFAA8F?

#EFAA8F is a light, vivid red-orange. In RGB it is rgb(239, 170, 143), and in HSL hsl(17, 75%, 75%).

Is #EFAA8F accessible as text?

On white, #EFAA8F has a contrast ratio of 1.94:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 10.82:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFAA8F, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFAA8F?

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

What colors go well with #EFAA8F?

#EFAA8F pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #8FD4EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFAA8F below.

Is #EFAA8F good for buttons?

#EFAA8F works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFAA8F — white text only reaches 1.94:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFAA8F the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #EFAA8F is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) is the closest CSS named color.

#EFAA8F Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFAA8F

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFAA8F works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFAA8F in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFAA8F Secondary #B66421 Accent #767843 Surface #F4ECDD Anchor #3B2A20

This palette keeps Dusty Rose 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 #EFAA8F Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BAAE9F Ink #2B2723

Dusty Rose 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 #EFAA8F Surface #E2CEA8 Secondary #B17956 Accent #96976E Anchor #3E2C20

Dusty Rose 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 #EFAA8F Accent #ACC3B4 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9AA09E Anchor #29314B

Dusty Rose 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 #EFAA8F Secondary #FEE4DA Support #9B9186 Ink #17140F

Dusty Rose 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 Dusty Rose carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #EFAA8F 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 77/100

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 100/100

Very high

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

Vintage feel 62/100

High

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

Luxury 27/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

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 53/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #EFAA8F

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People also use #EFAA8F 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 9.6:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #F9EFEB for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFCA8F — 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 #EFAA8F at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFAA8F;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 170 143;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(79.7% 0.090 42.2);
  --color-50: #FEF5F1;
  --color-100: #FBE4DA;
  --color-200: #F5C9B8;
  --color-300: #E8A387;
  --color-400: #D77E5B;
  --color-500: #BC5E38;
  --color-600: #904D32;
  --color-700: #663A29;
  --color-800: #42291E;
  --color-900: #291A14;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FEF5F1',
    100: '#FBE4DA',
    200: '#F5C9B8',
    300: '#E8A387',
    400: '#D77E5B',
    500: '#BC5E38',
    600: '#904D32',
    700: '#663A29',
    800: '#42291E',
    900: '#291A14',
  },
}

$base: #EFAA8F;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF5F1;
$base-100: #FBE4DA;
$base-200: #F5C9B8;
$base-300: #E8A387;
$base-400: #D77E5B;
$base-500: #BC5E38;
$base-600: #904D32;
$base-700: #663A29;
$base-800: #42291E;
$base-900: #291A14;
$base-hover: #E6784D;
$base-subtle: #F7E7E1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFAA8F",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF5F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FBE4DA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F5C9B8",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E8A387",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D77E5B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#BC5E38",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#904D32",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#663A29",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42291E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#291A14",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}