Blush Rush
Also known as: Marzipan Pink , Angry Ghost , Seashell Froth , Plaza Pink
On screen, Blush Rush registers as playful and warm: a pale pink at home in romantic branding and children's products. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (12.64:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Blush Rush color codes
- HEX
- #F0BCBE
- RGB
- rgb(240, 188, 190)
- RGBA
- rgba(240, 188, 190, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(358, 63%, 84%)
- HSV
- hsv(358, 22%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 22%, 21%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(81.0 19.5 6.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.2% 0.060 15.8)
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 4.2
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 5.6 · 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 Blush Rush 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 Rush
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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 Rush 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 1.66:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.64:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Blush Rush background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Blush Rush
Blush Rush with its complement
Soft neighbors of Blush Rush
Blush Rush triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Candy Cane #F7BFC2 · ΔE 1.4
- Blush Kiss #EABCC0 · ΔE 1.7
- Channel #F1C3C2 · ΔE 2.3
- Berry Good #EDC3C5 · ΔE 2.8
- Piglet #FFC0C6 · ΔE 3.2
- Chewing Gum #E6B0AF · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Blush Rush is closest to Aqua Fiesta .
FAQ
Blush Rush FAQs
What color is Blush Rush?
Blush Rush is a light pink with the hex code #F0BCBE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 358°, 63% saturation, and 84% lightness.
What is the hex code for Blush Rush?
The hex code for Blush Rush is #F0BCBE. In RGB it's rgb(240, 188, 190), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 21%, 6%).
What colors go well with Blush Rush?
Blush Rush 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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