Pink Swirl
Also known as: Quartz Light Pink, Hog-Maw, Rose Frost, Pink Duet
With its warm undertone, Pink Swirl (#FCEAE6) comes across as confident and commanding. Designers reach for it in food branding and sale banners. Pink Swirl plays well with cyan tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 18.05:1 on black clears AA.
Pink Swirl color codes
- HEX
- #FCEAE6
- RGB
- rgb(252, 234, 230)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 234, 230, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(11, 79%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(11, 9%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(94.1 5.8 4.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(95.0% 0.020 32.5)
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: mistyrose#FFE4E1 · ΔE 3.5
- RAL 9001 — Cream#EFEBDC · ΔE 9.8 · 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 Pink Swirl works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings — warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pink Swirl
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pink Swirl 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 1.16:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 18.05:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pink Swirl background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pink Swirl
Pink Swirl with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pink Swirl
Pink Swirl triad
Similar colors
- Pearly#F4E3DF · ΔE 1.6
- Tutu#F8E4E3 · ΔE 2.1
- Dogwood#FAEAE2 · ΔE 2.4
- Angel Wing#F3DFD7 · ΔE 3.0
- Fiesta#EDD8D2 · ΔE 4.0
- Fresco#F4DBD9 · ΔE 4.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pink Swirl is closest to Calm Waters.
Pink Swirl FAQs
What color is Pink Swirl?
Pink Swirl is a light red with the hex code #FCEAE6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 11°, 79% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pink Swirl?
The hex code for Pink Swirl is #FCEAE6. In RGB it's rgb(252, 234, 230), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 7%, 9%, 1%).
What colors go well with Pink Swirl?
Pink Swirl pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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