Air-Kiss
Also known as: Touch of Blush , Blanched , Pink Zest , Pinkwash
Air-Kiss is a pale, lively orange that reads as warm and inviting. It earns its place in autumn palettes and friendly UI accents. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (16.09:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Air-Kiss color codes
- HEX
- #F6DCD2
- RGB
- rgb(246, 220, 210)
- RGBA
- rgba(246, 220, 210, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(17, 67%, 89%)
- HSV
- hsv(17, 15%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 11%, 15%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(89.7 8.1 8.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.3% 0.032 42.3)
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 orange 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 3.9
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 9.6 · 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 Air-Kiss works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Air-Kiss
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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 Air-Kiss 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 1.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.09:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Air-Kiss background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Air-Kiss
Air-Kiss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Air-Kiss
Air-Kiss triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Angel Wing #F3DFD7 · ΔE 2.1
- Fiesta #EDD8D2 · ΔE 2.4
- Cinderella #FBD7CC · ΔE 3.3
- Fresco #F4DBD9 · ΔE 3.6
- Pearly #F4E3DF · ΔE 3.9
- Nectar #ECDACD · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Air-Kiss is closest to Ice Cold .
FAQ
Air-Kiss FAQs
What color is Air-Kiss?
Air-Kiss is a light orange with the hex code #F6DCD2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 17°, 67% saturation, and 89% lightness.
What is the hex code for Air-Kiss?
The hex code for Air-Kiss is #F6DCD2. In RGB it's rgb(246, 220, 210), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 11%, 15%, 4%).
What colors go well with Air-Kiss?
Air-Kiss pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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