Soft Blush
Also known as: Sweet Blush, Baby’s Booties, Bistro Pink, Pink Wraith
Quietly confident and commanding, Soft Blush is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.19:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Soft Blush color codes
- HEX
- #E3BCBC
- RGB
- rgb(227, 188, 188)
- RGBA
- rgba(227, 188, 188, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(0, 41%, 81%)
- HSV
- hsv(0, 17%, 89%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 11%)
- LAB
- lab(79.7 14.4 5.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.9% 0.045 18.1)
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: pink#FFC0CB · ΔE 7.2
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 7.1 · 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 Soft Blush works
- 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.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Soft Blush
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Soft Blush 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 1.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.19:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Soft Blush background: #000000
Palettes featuring Soft Blush
Soft Blush with its complement
Soft neighbors of Soft Blush
Soft Blush triad
Similar colors
- Berry Good#EDC3C5 · ΔE 2.2
- Blush Kiss#EABCC0 · ΔE 2.5
- Channel#F1C3C2 · ΔE 2.8
- Rose Haze#ECC5C0 · ΔE 3.0
- Blush Rush#F0BCBE · ΔE 3.5
- Sakura#DFB1B6 · ΔE 3.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Soft Blush is closest to Clear Water.
Soft Blush FAQs
What color is Soft Blush?
Soft Blush is a light red with the hex code #E3BCBC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 0°, 41% saturation, and 81% lightness.
What is the hex code for Soft Blush?
The hex code for Soft Blush is #E3BCBC. In RGB it's rgb(227, 188, 188), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 17%, 11%).
What colors go well with Soft Blush?
Soft Blush 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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