Blush Kiss
Also known as: Wind Rose , Star of the Morning , Peppermint Stick , Cat Nose
Quietly gentle and approachable, Blush Kiss is a warm-toned pink that earns its keep in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 12.45:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Blush Kiss color codes
- HEX
- #EABCC0
- RGB
- rgb(234, 188, 192)
- RGBA
- rgba(234, 188, 192, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(355, 52%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(355, 20%, 92%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 18%, 8%)
- LAB
- lab(80.5 17.5 4.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.7% 0.053 12.4)
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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warm
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: pink #FFC0CB · ΔE 4.8
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Blush Kiss works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Blush 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 Blush 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 1.69:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blush Kiss background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blush Kiss
Blush Kiss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blush Kiss
Blush Kiss triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Blush Rush #F0BCBE · ΔE 1.7
- Berry Good #EDC3C5 · ΔE 2.0
- Soft Blush #E3BCBC · ΔE 2.5
- Channel #F1C3C2 · ΔE 2.5
- Candy Cane #F7BFC2 · ΔE 2.7
- Sakura #DFB1B6 · ΔE 2.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blush Kiss is closest to Whirlpool .
FAQ
Blush Kiss FAQs
What color is Blush Kiss?
Blush Kiss is a light pink with the hex code #EABCC0. In HSL terms it has a hue of 355°, 52% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blush Kiss?
The hex code for Blush Kiss is #EABCC0. In RGB it's rgb(234, 188, 192), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 18%, 8%).
What colors go well with Blush Kiss?
Blush Kiss 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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