Parfait
Also known as: Rose Potpourri , Sable Cloaked , Rosy Tan , Lovebug
Part of the pink family, Parfait pairs a soft base with a gentle and approachable presence. It belongs in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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 for dividers, chart series, and 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: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Parfait
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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 Parfait 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 2.23:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 9.43:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Parfait background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Parfait
Parfait with its complement
Soft neighbors of Parfait
Parfait triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Parfait FAQs
What color is Parfait?
Parfait is a light pink 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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