Sugar Chic
Also known as: Pink Diamond , Sassy Pink , Kissed by Mist , Purple’s Baby Sister
Sugar Chic is a pale, vivid pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Sugar Chic plays well with green tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.33:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sugar Chic color codes
- HEX
- #FFCCFF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 204, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 204, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(300, 100%, 90%)
- HSV
- hsv(300, 20%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(87.8 24.8 -17.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.5% 0.087 326.3)
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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neutral, leaning 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: thistle #D8BFD8 · ΔE 9.5
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 16.8 · 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 Sugar Chic 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sugar Chic
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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 Sugar Chic 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 1.37:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.33:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sugar Chic background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sugar Chic
Sugar Chic with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sugar Chic
Sugar Chic triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sugar High #EFC9EC · ΔE 4.6
- Beefy Pink #DEBEEF · ΔE 6.0
- Rosecco #EEBBDD · ΔE 6.3
- Sugarwinkle #FDC5E3 · ΔE 6.4
- Manga Pink #F5B9D8 · ΔE 7.7
- Candy Floss #E8A7E2 · ΔE 8.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sugar Chic is closest to Ice Ice .
FAQ
Sugar Chic FAQs
What color is Sugar Chic?
Sugar Chic is a light pink with the hex code #FFCCFF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 300°, 100% saturation, and 90% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sugar Chic?
The hex code for Sugar Chic is #FFCCFF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 204, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Sugar Chic?
Sugar Chic pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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