Candy
Also known as: Peach’s Daydream, Shān Hú Hóng Coral, Amber Sun, Orange Aura
Candy brings a passionate and urgent feel to any palette. This soft red is a natural fit for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 10.29:1 on black clears AA.
Candy color codes
- HEX
- #FF9B87
- RGB
- rgb(255, 155, 135)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 155, 135, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(10, 100%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(10, 47%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 39%, 47%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(74.3 36.8 27.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.8% 0.124 32.1)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: darksalmon#E9967A · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 3012 — Beige red#CB8D73 · ΔE 10.6 · 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 Candy works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Candy
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Candy 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 2.04:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.29:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Candy background: #000000
Palettes featuring Candy
Candy with its complement
Soft neighbors of Candy
Candy triad
Similar colors
- Parma Ham#F89882 · ΔE 1.5
- Mona Lisa#FF9889 · ΔE 1.8
- Kissable#FD8F79 · ΔE 2.9
- Lox#EC9079 · ΔE 4.1
- Redolenc#EA8A7A · ΔE 5.1
- Kindleflame#E9967A · ΔE 5.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Candy is closest to Neon Blue.
Candy FAQs
What color is Candy?
Candy is a light red with the hex code #FF9B87. In HSL terms it has a hue of 10°, 100% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Candy?
The hex code for Candy is #FF9B87. In RGB it's rgb(255, 155, 135), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 39%, 47%, 0%).
What colors go well with Candy?
Candy pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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