Sugar High
Also known as: Bubblegum Crisis , Prom Corsage , Purple’s Baby Sister , Kissed by Mist
On screen, Sugar High registers as playful and warm: a pale pink at home in romantic branding and children's products. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (14.24:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Sugar High color codes
- HEX
- #EFC9EC
- RGB
- rgb(239, 201, 236)
- RGBA
- rgba(239, 201, 236, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(305, 54%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(305, 16%, 94%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 16%, 1%, 6%)
- LAB
- lab(85.1 18.2 -12.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(87.9% 0.063 328.6)
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 5.3
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 13.7 · 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 High works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Sugar High
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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 High 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 1.48:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 14.24:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sugar High background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sugar High
Sugar High with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sugar High
Sugar High triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Rosecco #EEBBDD · ΔE 4.1
- Sugar Chic #FFCCFF · ΔE 4.6
- Sugarwinkle #FDC5E3 · ΔE 4.7
- Beefy Pink #DEBEEF · ΔE 5.4
- Sweetheart #F3C3D8 · ΔE 5.5
- Tussie-Mussie #EDC5D7 · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sugar High is closest to Sugar Mint .
FAQ
Sugar High FAQs
What color is Sugar High?
Sugar High is a light pink with the hex code #EFC9EC. In HSL terms it has a hue of 305°, 54% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sugar High?
The hex code for Sugar High is #EFC9EC. In RGB it's rgb(239, 201, 236), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 16%, 1%, 6%).
What colors go well with Sugar High?
Sugar High pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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