Abloom
Also known as: Salmon Flush , Blushing Senorita , Feather Boa , Pink Cardoon
With its warm undertone, Abloom (#F1CBCD) comes across as gentle and approachable. Designers reach for it in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.16:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Abloom color codes
- HEX
- #F1CBCD
- RGB
- rgb(241, 203, 205)
- RGBA
- rgba(241, 203, 205, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(357, 58%, 87%)
- HSV
- hsv(357, 16%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 15%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(85.0 14.1 4.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.5% 0.043 14.4)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: mistyrose #FFE4E1 · ΔE 6.6
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 9.7 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Abloom works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Abloom
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Abloom by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.16:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Abloom background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Abloom
Abloom with its complement
Soft neighbors of Abloom
Abloom triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Berry Good #EDC3C5 · ΔE 2.0
- Love Fumes #FDD0D5 · ΔE 2.7
- Ballet #F7D5D4 · ΔE 2.7
- We Peep #FDD7D8 · ΔE 2.8
- Channel #F1C3C2 · ΔE 2.9
- Icy Pink #F5CED8 · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Abloom is closest to Swimming .
FAQ
Abloom FAQs
What color is Abloom?
Abloom is a light pink with the hex code #F1CBCD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 357°, 58% saturation, and 87% lightness.
What is the hex code for Abloom?
The hex code for Abloom is #F1CBCD. In RGB it's rgb(241, 203, 205), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 15%, 5%).
What colors go well with Abloom?
Abloom pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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