Girl Crush
Also known as: Fresh Heather , Plum Cake , Perspective , Purple Whisper
Girl Crush holds a pale position in the purple range and reads as regal and mysterious. You'll see it used for fantasy themes and beauty brands. A green counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.28:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Girl Crush color codes
- HEX
- #D1C0DC
- RGB
- rgb(209, 192, 220)
- RGBA
- rgba(209, 192, 220, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(276, 29%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(276, 13%, 86%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(5%, 13%, 0%, 14%)
- LAB
- lab(79.8 10.0 -11.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(83.1% 0.043 312.3)
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 cool
subtle purple 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: thistle #D8BFD8 · ΔE 2.8
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 14.6 · 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 Girl Crush works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Girl Crush
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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 Girl Crush 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 1.71:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.28:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Girl Crush background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Girl Crush
Girl Crush with its complement
Soft neighbors of Girl Crush
Girl Crush triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Foggy Love #D5C7E8 · ΔE 2.5
- New Love #C6BBDB · ΔE 2.9
- York Plum #D3BFE5 · ΔE 3.1
- Moonraker #C0B2D7 · ΔE 4.8
- Matt Lilac #DEC6D3 · ΔE 6.1
- Blue Haze #BDBACE · ΔE 6.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Girl Crush is closest to Bok Choy .
FAQ
Girl Crush FAQs
What color is Girl Crush?
Girl Crush is a light purple with the hex code #D1C0DC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 276°, 29% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Girl Crush?
The hex code for Girl Crush is #D1C0DC. In RGB it's rgb(209, 192, 220), and in CMYK it's cmyk(5%, 13%, 0%, 14%).
What colors go well with Girl Crush?
Girl Crush pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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