Candy Cane
Also known as: Azalea Pink , Plaza Pink , Crystal Rose , Delhi Dance Pink
Part of the pink family, Candy Cane pairs a pale base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. 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.
Reference
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)
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 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. 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 Candy Cane
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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 Candy Cane 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 1.59:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.19:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Candy Cane background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Candy Cane
Candy Cane with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candy Cane
Candy Cane triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Candy Cane FAQs
What color is Candy Cane?
Candy Cane is a light pink 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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