Mona Lisa
Also known as: Peach Pink , Chilly Spice , Amber Sun , Adobe Avenue
A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Mona Lisa works well for children's products and soft backgrounds. Mona Lisa plays well with cyan tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 10.10:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Mona Lisa color codes
- HEX
- #FF9889
- RGB
- rgb(255, 152, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 152, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 100%, 77%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 46%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 40%, 46%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(73.7 38.4 25.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(78.3% 0.126 29.1)
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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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: salmon #FA8072 · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 3012: Beige red #CB8D73 · ΔE 11.2 · 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 Mona Lisa 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 Mona Lisa
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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 Mona Lisa 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 2.08:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.10:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Mona Lisa background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa with its complement
Soft neighbors of Mona Lisa
Mona Lisa triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Candy #FF9B87 · ΔE 1.8
- Parma Ham #F89882 · ΔE 2.7
- Kissable #FD8F79 · ΔE 3.2
- Vinaceous #F59994 · ΔE 3.9
- Redolenc #EA8A7A · ΔE 4.6
- Lox #EC9079 · ΔE 4.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Mona Lisa is closest to Neon Blue .
FAQ
Mona Lisa FAQs
What color is Mona Lisa?
Mona Lisa is a light pink with the hex code #FF9889. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 100% saturation, and 77% lightness.
What is the hex code for Mona Lisa?
The hex code for Mona Lisa is #FF9889. In RGB it's rgb(255, 152, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 40%, 46%, 0%).
What colors go well with Mona Lisa?
Mona Lisa pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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