Candy Floss
Also known as: Land of Dreams , Plum Juice , Pinky Swear , Damson Plum
A lively pink with a playful and warm character, Candy Floss works well for 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning 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: 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, 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 Candy Floss
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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 Floss 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 1.90:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Candy Floss background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Candy Floss
Candy Floss with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candy Floss
Candy Floss triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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