Parfait
Also known as: Rose Potpourri, Sable Cloaked, Rosy Tan, Lovebug
Quietly confident and commanding, Parfait is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in food branding and sale banners. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Parfait maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (9.43:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Parfait color codes
- HEX
- #C8A6A1
- RGB
- rgb(200, 166, 161)
- RGBA
- rgba(200, 166, 161, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(8, 26%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(8, 20%, 78%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 20%, 22%)
- LAB
- lab(71.1 12.3 7.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(75.4% 0.041 27.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
subtle red undertone in this near-neutral
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: rosybrown#BC8F8F · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 8.3 · 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 Parfait works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Muted enough to paint all four walls; sample it in both daylight and evening light before committing.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Parfait
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Parfait by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.23:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.43:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Parfait background: #000000
Palettes featuring Parfait
Parfait with its complement
Soft neighbors of Parfait
Parfait triad
Similar colors
- Coca Mocha#BD9D95 · ΔE 3.2
- Muddy Mire#C3988B · ΔE 5.4
- Cold Turkey#CAB5B2 · ΔE 5.5
- Nude Lips#B5948D · ΔE 5.6
- Mutabilis#C29594 · ΔE 5.6
- Grey Sheep#BAAAAA · ΔE 6.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Parfait is closest to Summit.
Parfait FAQs
What color is Parfait?
Parfait is a light red with the hex code #C8A6A1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 8°, 26% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Parfait?
The hex code for Parfait is #C8A6A1. In RGB it's rgb(200, 166, 161), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 20%, 22%).
What colors go well with Parfait?
Parfait pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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