Fresh Gum
Also known as: Corinthian Pink , Hot Aquarelle Pink , Hanami Pink , Violet Kiss
Part of the pink family, Fresh Gum pairs a pale base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in children's products and soft backgrounds. Reach for a green companion shade to give Fresh Gum maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 12.05:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Fresh Gum color codes
- HEX
- #FFAADD
- RGB
- rgb(255, 170, 221)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 170, 221, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(324, 100%, 83%)
- HSV
- hsv(324, 33%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 33%, 13%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(79.3 37.4 -12.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.6% 0.118 343.2)
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
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: plum #DDA0DD · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 12.7 · 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 Fresh Gum works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fresh Gum
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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 Fresh Gum 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 1.74:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.05:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Fresh Gum background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fresh Gum
Fresh Gum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fresh Gum
Fresh Gum triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Candy Floss #E8A7E2 · ΔE 5.3
- Candy Bar #FFB7D5 · ΔE 5.4
- Pink Bliss #E3ABCE · ΔE 5.6
- Manga Pink #F5B9D8 · ΔE 5.6
- Prism Pink #F0A1BF · ΔE 6.1
- Rosecco #EEBBDD · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fresh Gum is closest to Onsen .
FAQ
Fresh Gum FAQs
What color is Fresh Gum?
Fresh Gum is a light pink with the hex code #FFAADD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 324°, 100% saturation, and 83% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fresh Gum?
The hex code for Fresh Gum is #FFAADD. In RGB it's rgb(255, 170, 221), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 33%, 13%, 0%).
What colors go well with Fresh Gum?
Fresh Gum pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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