Fresco
Also known as: Hawaiian Shell , Southern Beauty , Scented Valentine , Rosewater
Expect gentle and approachable associations from Fresco, a pale pink suited to children's products and soft backgrounds. 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.
Reference
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)
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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neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fresco
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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 Fresco 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 1.31:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.98:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Fresco background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fresco
Fresco with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fresco
Fresco triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Fresco FAQs
What color is Fresco?
Fresco is a light pink 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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