Candy Floss
Also known as: Land of Dreams, Plum Juice, Pinky Swear, Damson Plum
As a soft take on pink, Candy Floss carries playful and warm energy that suits children's products and soft backgrounds. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (11.06:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Candy Floss color codes
- HEX
- #E8A7E2
- RGB
- rgb(232, 167, 226)
- RGBA
- rgba(232, 167, 226, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(306, 59%, 78%)
- HSV
- hsv(306, 28%, 91%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 28%, 3%, 9%)
- LAB
- lab(76.2 31.6 -20.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(80.8% 0.108 329.7)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: plum#DDA0DD · ΔE 2.4
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 14.9 · 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 Floss works
- 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.
- 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
Tints, shades, and tones of Candy Floss
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Candy Floss 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 1.90:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 11.06:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Candy Floss background: #000000
Palettes featuring Candy Floss
Candy Floss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candy Floss
Candy Floss triad
Similar colors
- Love Dust#EB94DA · ΔE 4.7
- Girl Power#D39BCB · ΔE 4.8
- Diva Mecha#EE99EE · ΔE 5.1
- Fresh Gum#FFAADD · ΔE 5.3
- Jigglypuff#FFAAFF · ΔE 5.5
- Pink Bliss#E3ABCE · ΔE 5.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Candy Floss is closest to Botanist.
Candy Floss FAQs
What color is Candy Floss?
Candy Floss is a light pink with the hex code #E8A7E2. In HSL terms it has a hue of 306°, 59% saturation, and 78% lightness.
What is the hex code for Candy Floss?
The hex code for Candy Floss is #E8A7E2. In RGB it's rgb(232, 167, 226), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 28%, 3%, 9%).
What colors go well with Candy Floss?
Candy Floss pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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