Embarrassment
Also known as: Forbidden Fruit , Georgia Peach , Light Red , Salmon Sashimi
Part of the pink family, Embarrassment pairs a soft base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in romantic branding and children's products. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Embarrassment maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (8.16:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Embarrassment color codes
- HEX
- #FF7777
- RGB
- rgb(255, 119, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 119, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 100%, 73%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 53%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 53%, 53%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(67.0 52.8 26.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(73.0% 0.166 22.1)
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: lightcoral #F08080 · ΔE 3.2
- RAL 3014: Antique pink #D47479 · ΔE 8.2 · 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 Embarrassment 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Embarrassment
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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 Embarrassment 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 2.57:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 8.16:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Embarrassment background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Embarrassment
Embarrassment with its complement
Soft neighbors of Embarrassment
Embarrassment triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Light Red #FF7F7F · ΔE 1.8
- Anime Blush #FF7A83 · ΔE 3.0
- Meat #F08080 · ΔE 3.2
- Begonia #FA6E79 · ΔE 3.4
- Pompelmo #FF6666 · ΔE 3.6
- Salmon #FF796C · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Embarrassment is closest to Glassmith .
FAQ
Embarrassment FAQs
What color is Embarrassment?
Embarrassment is a light pink with the hex code #FF7777. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 100% saturation, and 73% lightness.
What is the hex code for Embarrassment?
The hex code for Embarrassment is #FF7777. In RGB it's rgb(255, 119, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 53%, 53%, 0%).
What colors go well with Embarrassment?
Embarrassment pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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