#e85d75
#e85d75 is rgb(232, 93, 117), or hsl(350, 75%, 64%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is rose-400 (#ff637e), not an exact match.
Conversions
WCAG contrast
| Background | Ratio | AA text | AA large | AAA text |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| white | 3.36:1 | fail | pass | fail |
| black | 6.25:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| slate-900 | 5.32:1 | pass | pass | fail |
| gray-100 | 3.05:1 | fail | pass | fail |
Ratios use WCAG relative luminance for opaque sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1, or 7:1 at AAA. Large text requires 3:1: at least 24 CSS pixels, or about 18.67 CSS pixels when bold. Pass/fail uses the unrounded ratio. Contrast alone is not a full accessibility assessment.
Colors paired with #e85d75 in real UI palettes
These colors appear alongside #e85d75 in StyleKit's curated palettes. Co-occurrence is not a promise of text readability; each pair includes its measured contrast.
- #5cb8a5
Used together in Paper Craft.
1.42:1
Not for normal text - #6b7fb5
Used together in Paper Craft.
1.17:1
Not for normal text - #f5c040
Used together in Paper Craft.
2.00:1
Not for normal text - #fdf6ee
Used together in Paper Craft.
3.13:1
Not for normal text
A readable starting point
black text on #e85d75: 6.25:1 contrast.
Design styles using this color
Tints and shades
Lightness ladder in HSL space, from the lightest tint to the darkest shade of #e85d75.
Similar colors in the library
Nearest swatches by perceptual OKLab distance across all curated style palettes.
AI prompt snippet
Use #e85d75 as the primary color, following the Paper Craft style: rgb(232, 93, 117), nearest Tailwind token rose-400. Keep text contrast at least 4.5:1 (this color scores 3.36:1 on white, 6.25:1 on black).
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Questions about #e85d75
What color is #e85d75?
#e85d75 is rgb(232, 93, 117), or hsl(350, 75%, 64%). The nearest reference Tailwind v4 token is rose-400 (#ff637e), not an exact match.
What text color should I use on #e85d75?
Black (#000000) has the higher black-or-white contrast against #e85d75: 6.25:1. This calculation assumes opaque, flat sRGB colors. Normal text requires 4.5:1 and large text 3:1 under WCAG 2.2 SC 1.4.3; it is not a complete accessibility assessment.
How can I use exactly #e85d75 in Tailwind CSS?
Use bg-[#e85d75], text-[#e85d75], or a CSS custom property instead of substituting a nearby named token. The reference palette is Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex; newer Tailwind versions and custom themes can differ.
Sources and calculation limits
Reference palette: Tailwind CSS 4.1.18, converted from OKLCH to sRGB hex. Named tokens are versioned approximations; use the exact hex utilities when matching an existing design. Palette pairings come from the linked StyleKit definitions, not external popularity or preference data.