Candy Cane
Also known as: Azalea Pink, Plaza Pink, Crystal Rose, Delhi Dance Pink
Candy Cane sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels bold and energetic. Try it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Candy Cane maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 13.19:1 on black clears AA.
Candy Cane color codes
- HEX
- #F7BFC2
- RGB
- rgb(247, 191, 194)
- RGBA
- rgba(247, 191, 194, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(357, 78%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(357, 23%, 97%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 23%, 21%, 3%)
- LAB
- lab(82.5 21.0 6.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(85.6% 0.065 14.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: pink#FFC0CB · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 6.3 · 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 Candy Cane 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Candy Cane
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Candy Cane by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.59:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 13.19:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Candy Cane background: #000000
Palettes featuring Candy Cane
Candy Cane with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candy Cane
Candy Cane triad
Similar colors
- Blush Rush#F0BCBE · ΔE 1.4
- Piglet#FFC0C6 · ΔE 1.9
- Blush Kiss#EABCC0 · ΔE 2.7
- Hard Candy#FFBBBB · ΔE 2.8
- Channel#F1C3C2 · ΔE 2.9
- Pink#FFC0CB · ΔE 3.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Candy Cane is closest to Aqua Fiesta.
Candy Cane FAQs
What color is Candy Cane?
Candy Cane is a light red with the hex code #F7BFC2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 357°, 78% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Candy Cane?
The hex code for Candy Cane is #F7BFC2. In RGB it's rgb(247, 191, 194), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 23%, 21%, 3%).
What colors go well with Candy Cane?
Candy Cane 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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