Pearly
Also known as: Rockabye Baby , Bare Pink , Morningside , Discreet Romance
Pearly is a pale, lively pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Pearly maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 16.90:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Pearly color codes
- HEX
- #F4E3DF
- RGB
- rgb(244, 227, 223)
- RGBA
- rgba(244, 227, 223, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(11, 49%, 92%)
- HSV
- hsv(11, 9%, 96%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 4%)
- LAB
- lab(91.5 5.5 4.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(92.8% 0.019 33.4)
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 3.8
- RAL 1013: Oyster white #E3D9C6 · ΔE 9.3 · 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 Pearly 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: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
- 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.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pearly
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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 Pearly 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 1.24:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 16.90:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pearly background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pearly
Pearly with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pearly
Pearly triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pink Swirl #FCEAE6 · ΔE 1.6
- Tutu #F8E4E3 · ΔE 2.1
- Angel Wing #F3DFD7 · ΔE 2.1
- Dogwood #FAEAE2 · ΔE 2.6
- Fiesta #EDD8D2 · ΔE 2.8
- Fresco #F4DBD9 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pearly is closest to Dreamstress .
FAQ
Pearly FAQs
What color is Pearly?
Pearly is a light pink with the hex code #F4E3DF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 11°, 49% saturation, and 92% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pearly?
The hex code for Pearly is #F4E3DF. In RGB it's rgb(244, 227, 223), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 4%).
What colors go well with Pearly?
Pearly pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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