Embarrassment
Also known as: Forbidden Fruit, Georgia Peach, Light Red, Salmon Sashimi
As a soft take on red, Embarrassment carries passionate and urgent energy that suits sale banners and sportswear. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Embarrassment
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.57:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 8.16:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Embarrassment background: #000000
Palettes featuring Embarrassment
Embarrassment with its complement
Soft neighbors of Embarrassment
Embarrassment triad
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.
Embarrassment FAQs
What color is Embarrassment?
Embarrassment is a light red 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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