Primrose
Also known as: Dull Pink , Sweet Chrysanthemum , Heirloom Rose , Reflecting Rose
Primrose is what happens when pink turns soft and lively. The effect is gentle and approachable, made for beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.71:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Primrose color codes
- HEX
- #D6859F
- RGB
- rgb(214, 133, 159)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 133, 159, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(341, 50%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(341, 38%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 38%, 26%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(64.9 34.4 -0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.8% 0.104 359.4)
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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warm
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: palevioletred #DB7093 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 3014: Antique pink #D47479 · ΔE 9.6 · 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 Primrose works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- 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.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette: packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Primrose
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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 Primrose 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 2.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Primrose background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Primrose
Primrose with its complement
Soft neighbors of Primrose
Primrose triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Kiss #D28CA7 · ΔE 2.6
- Pomelo Red #E38FAC · ΔE 3.4
- Pinch Me #C88CA4 · ΔE 4.0
- Foxy Pink #DB95AB · ΔE 4.2
- Muted Pink #D1768F · ΔE 4.3
- Charm #D0748B · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Primrose is closest to Water Park .
FAQ
Primrose FAQs
What color is Primrose?
Primrose is a medium pink with the hex code #D6859F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 341°, 50% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Primrose?
The hex code for Primrose is #D6859F. In RGB it's rgb(214, 133, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 38%, 26%, 16%).
What colors go well with Primrose?
Primrose pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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