Lucky You
Also known as: Lovelight , Sun Bleached Pink , Aquarelle Red , Redneck
On screen, Lucky You registers as playful and warm: a pale pink at home in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 16.00:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Lucky You color codes
- HEX
- #FAD9DA
- RGB
- rgb(250, 217, 218)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 217, 218, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(358, 77%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(358, 13%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 13%, 13%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(89.5 11.9 4.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(91.3% 0.037 15.8)
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 3.5
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 13.0 · 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 Lucky You works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Lucky You
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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 Lucky You 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 16.00:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Lucky You background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Lucky You
Lucky You with its complement
Soft neighbors of Lucky You
Lucky You triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Ballet #F7D5D4 · ΔE 1.2
- We Peep #FDD7D8 · ΔE 1.5
- Dawn Patrol #FEDFDC · ΔE 2.2
- Fresco #F4DBD9 · ΔE 3.0
- Abloom #F1CBCD · ΔE 3.3
- Girlie #FFD3CF · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Lucky You is closest to Swimming .
FAQ
Lucky You FAQs
What color is Lucky You?
Lucky You is a light pink with the hex code #FAD9DA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 358°, 77% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Lucky You?
The hex code for Lucky You is #FAD9DA. In RGB it's rgb(250, 217, 218), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 13%, 13%, 2%).
What colors go well with Lucky You?
Lucky You 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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