Sugar High
Also known as: Bubblegum Crisis, Prom Corsage, Purple’s Baby Sister, Kissed by Mist
As a pale take on pink, Sugar High carries soft and romantic energy that suits beauty and fashion and romantic branding. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Sugar High
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.48:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 14.24:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Sugar High background: #000000
Palettes featuring Sugar High
Sugar High with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sugar High
Sugar High triad
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.
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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