What color is #EFABA1?

#EFABA1 is a light, vivid red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 171, 161), and in HSL hsl(8, 71%, 78%).

Is #EFABA1 accessible as text?

On white, #EFABA1 has a contrast ratio of 1.91:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.01:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFABA1, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFABA1?

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

What colors go well with #EFABA1?

#EFABA1 pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #9FE4EF. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFABA1 below.

Is #EFABA1 good for buttons?

#EFABA1 works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFABA1 — white text only reaches 1.91:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFABA1 the same as CSS lightsalmon?

No — #EFABA1 is not the CSS named color lightsalmon, but lightsalmon (#FFA07A) 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.

#EFABA1 Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #EFABA1

Not just a swatch — here's how #EFABA1 works with other colors. Named schemes with #EFABA1 in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFABA1 Secondary #B76325 Accent #777743 Surface #F4EBDD Anchor #3B2A21

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 #EFABA1 Surface #F0E9DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BBAEA0 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 #EFABA1 Surface #E3CEA8 Secondary #B17958 Accent #98976D Anchor #3E2C21

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 #EFABA1 Accent #ADC3B3 Surface #E6D7BE Secondary #9BA09E Anchor #28324B

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 #EFABA1 Secondary #FFE5E1 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 #EFABA1 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 73/100

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 88/100

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 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.

Pairs with #EFABA1

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People also use #EFABA1 with

Bubblegum Pink Wheat Powder Blue 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 #FAF0EE for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFC49F — 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 #EFABA1 at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #EFABA1;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 171 161;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.3% 0.082 28.4);
  --color-50: #FDF3F1;
  --color-100: #FADFDB;
  --color-200: #F3C1B9;
  --color-300: #E5968A;
  --color-400: #D46E5E;
  --color-500: #B94D3C;
  --color-600: #8D4035;
  --color-700: #64322B;
  --color-800: #42241F;
  --color-900: #281815;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  dusty-rose: {
    50: '#FDF3F1',
    100: '#FADFDB',
    200: '#F3C1B9',
    300: '#E5968A',
    400: '#D46E5E',
    500: '#B94D3C',
    600: '#8D4035',
    700: '#64322B',
    800: '#42241F',
    900: '#281815',
  },
}

$base: #EFABA1;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF3F1;
$base-100: #FADFDB;
$base-200: #F3C1B9;
$base-300: #E5968A;
$base-400: #D46E5E;
$base-500: #B94D3C;
$base-600: #8D4035;
$base-700: #64322B;
$base-800: #42241F;
$base-900: #281815;
$base-hover: #E36D5B;
$base-subtle: #F7E8E5;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFABA1",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF3F1",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FADFDB",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F3C1B9",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E5968A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D46E5E",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B94D3C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8D4035",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#64322B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#42241F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281815",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}