Fresco
Also known as: Hawaiian Shell, Southern Beauty, Scented Valentine, Rosewater
Fresco is what happens when red turns pale and lively. The effect is confident and commanding, made for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Fresco maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.98:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Fresco color codes
- HEX
- #F4DBD9
- RGB
- rgb(244, 219, 217)
- RGBA
- rgba(244, 219, 217, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(4, 55%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(4, 11%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(89.4 8.7 4.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.1% 0.028 23.2)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mistyrose#FFE4E1 · ΔE 2.2
- RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 11.7 · 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 Fresco works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- 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.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Fresco
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Fresco 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 1.31:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.98:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Fresco background: #000000
Palettes featuring Fresco
Fresco with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fresco
Fresco triad
Similar colors
- Dawn Patrol#FEDFDC · ΔE 2.2
- Tutu#F8E4E3 · ΔE 2.5
- Fiesta#EDD8D2 · ΔE 2.8
- Lucky You#FAD9DA · ΔE 3.0
- Ballet#F7D5D4 · ΔE 3.1
- Pearly#F4E3DF · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fresco is closest to Teardrop.
Fresco FAQs
What color is Fresco?
Fresco is a light red with the hex code #F4DBD9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 4°, 55% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fresco?
The hex code for Fresco is #F4DBD9. In RGB it's rgb(244, 219, 217), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 11%, 4%).
What colors go well with Fresco?
Fresco 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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