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
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
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)
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
- Dolce Pink#F0D9E0 · ΔE 1.6
- Sweetly#FFE5EF · ΔE 1.8
- Fairy Dust#FFE8F4 · ΔE 2.6
- Lucky You#FAD9DA · ΔE 3.8
- Tutu#F8E4E3 · ΔE 4.0
- Fresco#F4DBD9 · ΔE 4.0
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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