What color is #EFABAE?

#EFABAE is a light, soft red. In RGB it is rgb(239, 171, 174), and in HSL hsl(357, 68%, 80%).

Is #EFABAE accessible as text?

On white, #EFABAE has a contrast ratio of 1.89:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 11.11:1 (passes). For text placed on #EFABAE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #EFABAE?

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

What colors go well with #EFABAE?

#EFABAE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #A9EFEB. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #EFABAE below.

Is #EFABAE good for buttons?

#EFABAE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #EFABAE — white text only reaches 1.89:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #EFABAE the same as CSS lightpink?

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

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

Palettes built on #EFABAE

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

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #EFABAE Secondary #B86229 Accent #797742 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 #EFABAE 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 #EFABAE Surface #E4CDA8 Secondary #B27859 Accent #99966D 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 #EFABAE 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 #EFABAE Secondary #FFE6E7 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 #EFABAE 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 69/100

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 60/100

High

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

Vintage feel 57/100

Moderate

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

Luxury 26/100

Low

Understated — leans refined without going austere.

Brand distinctiveness 31/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 23/100

Low

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

Surface fit 57/100

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 #EFABAE

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People also use #EFABAE 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 9.8:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FAF0F0 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #EFBDA9 — 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 #EFABAE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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Export

:root {
  --color-base: #EFABAE;
  --color-base-rgb: 239 171 174;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(80.6% 0.080 16.1);
  --color-50: #FDF2F2;
  --color-100: #F9DCDD;
  --color-200: #F2BBBD;
  --color-300: #E38C90;
  --color-400: #D16166;
  --color-500: #B63F45;
  --color-600: #8B373B;
  --color-700: #632C2F;
  --color-800: #412022;
  --color-900: #281516;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  light-pink: {
    50: '#FDF2F2',
    100: '#F9DCDD',
    200: '#F2BBBD',
    300: '#E38C90',
    400: '#D16166',
    500: '#B63F45',
    600: '#8B373B',
    700: '#632C2F',
    800: '#412022',
    900: '#281516',
  },
}

$base: #EFABAE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FDF2F2;
$base-100: #F9DCDD;
$base-200: #F2BBBD;
$base-300: #E38C90;
$base-400: #D16166;
$base-500: #B63F45;
$base-600: #8B373B;
$base-700: #632C2F;
$base-800: #412022;
$base-900: #281516;
$base-hover: #E2656B;
$base-subtle: #F8E8E9;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#EFABAE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FDF2F2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#F9DCDD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#F2BBBD",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#E38C90",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#D16166",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#B63F45",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#8B373B",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#632C2F",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#412022",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#281516",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}