Pork Belly

Also known as: Cake Frosting, Wishy-Washy Lilies, Ranunculus White, Watermelon Mousse

Part of the red family, Pork Belly pairs a pale base with a bold and energetic presence — ideal for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Reach for a green companion shade to give Pork Belly maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 16.81:1 on black clears AA.

Pork Belly color codes

HEX
#F8E0E7
RGB
rgb(248, 224, 231)
RGBA
rgba(248, 224, 231, 1)
HSL
hsl(343, 63%, 93%)
HSV
hsv(343, 10%, 97%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 10%, 7%, 3%)
LAB
lab(91.3 9.4 -0.3)
OKLCH
oklch(92.8% 0.028 358.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: mistyrose#FFE4E1 · ΔE 4.4
  • RAL 7047 — Telegrey 4#CFD0CF · ΔE 12.8 · 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 Pork Belly 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 Pork Belly

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Pork Belly 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 1.25:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 16.81:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Pork Belly background: #000000

Palettes featuring Pork Belly

Pork Belly with its complement

Soft neighbors of Pork Belly

Pork Belly triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pork Belly is closest to Spa.

Pork Belly FAQs

What color is Pork Belly?

Pork Belly is a light red with the hex code #F8E0E7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 343°, 63% saturation, and 93% lightness.

What is the hex code for Pork Belly?

The hex code for Pork Belly is #F8E0E7. In RGB it's rgb(248, 224, 231), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 7%, 3%).

What colors go well with Pork Belly?

Pork Belly pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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