Embarrassed

Also known as: Pink Carnation, So Charming, Iced Berry, Pink Sherbet

Embarrassed sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.73:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Embarrassed color codes

HEX
#EE7799
RGB
rgb(238, 119, 153)
RGBA
rgba(238, 119, 153, 1)
HSL
hsl(343, 78%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(343, 50%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 50%, 36%, 7%)
LAB
lab(65.1 49.3 4.2)
OKLCH
oklch(71.5% 0.150 3.5)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: palevioletred#DB7093 · ΔE 4.0
  • RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 9.0 · 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 Embarrassed works

  • Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • 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.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Embarrassed

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Embarrassed 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 2.72:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 7.73:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Embarrassed background: #000000

Palettes featuring Embarrassed

Embarrassed with its complement

Soft neighbors of Embarrassed

Embarrassed triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Embarrassed is closest to Turquoise.

Embarrassed FAQs

What color is Embarrassed?

Embarrassed is a medium red with the hex code #EE7799. In HSL terms it has a hue of 343°, 78% saturation, and 70% lightness.

What is the hex code for Embarrassed?

The hex code for Embarrassed is #EE7799. In RGB it's rgb(238, 119, 153), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 50%, 36%, 7%).

What colors go well with Embarrassed?

Embarrassed 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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