Peach Fuzz

Also known as: Salmon Peach, Salmon Beauty, Ballet Skirt, Coral Bells

A vivid red with a confident and commanding character, Peach Fuzz works beautifully for food branding and sale banners. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (14.12:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Peach Fuzz color codes

HEX
#FFC7B9
RGB
rgb(255, 199, 185)
RGBA
rgba(255, 199, 185, 1)
HSL
hsl(12, 100%, 86%)
HSV
hsv(12, 27%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 22%, 27%, 0%)
LAB
lab(85.1 19.1 15.1)
OKLCH
oklch(87.6% 0.067 34.4)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: pink#FFC0CB · ΔE 9.6
  • RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · 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 Peach Fuzz works

  • Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
  • Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
  • 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.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • 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 Peach Fuzz

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Peach Fuzz 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 1.49:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 14.12:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Peach Fuzz background: #000000

Palettes featuring Peach Fuzz

Peach Fuzz with its complement

Soft neighbors of Peach Fuzz

Peach Fuzz triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Peach Fuzz is closest to Fresh Air.

Peach Fuzz FAQs

What color is Peach Fuzz?

Peach Fuzz is a light red with the hex code #FFC7B9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 12°, 100% saturation, and 86% lightness.

What is the hex code for Peach Fuzz?

The hex code for Peach Fuzz is #FFC7B9. In RGB it's rgb(255, 199, 185), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 22%, 27%, 0%).

What colors go well with Peach Fuzz?

Peach Fuzz pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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