Sweetheart
Also known as: Miami Pink , Cherry Blossom , Parrot Tulip , Laelia Pink
Part of the pink family, Sweetheart pairs a pale base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in romantic branding and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (13.61:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Sweetheart color codes
- HEX
- #F3C3D8
- RGB
- rgb(243, 195, 216)
- RGBA
- rgba(243, 195, 216, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(334, 67%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(334, 20%, 95%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 20%, 11%, 5%)
- LAB
- lab(83.6 20.1 -3.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.5% 0.061 350.4)
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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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: pink #FFC0CB · ΔE 5.2
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 9.1 · 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 Sweetheart 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 Sweetheart
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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 Sweetheart 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 1.54:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.61:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sweetheart background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sweetheart
Sweetheart with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sweetheart
Sweetheart triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Guava Glow #EEC0D2 · ΔE 1.3
- Tussie-Mussie #EDC5D7 · ΔE 2.1
- Pink Mist #E6BCCD · ΔE 2.8
- Sugarwinkle #FDC5E3 · ΔE 3.1
- Chantilly #EDB8C7 · ΔE 3.5
- Manga Pink #F5B9D8 · ΔE 3.8
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sweetheart is closest to Quiet Jade .
FAQ
Sweetheart FAQs
What color is Sweetheart?
Sweetheart is a light pink with the hex code #F3C3D8. In HSL terms it has a hue of 334°, 67% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sweetheart?
The hex code for Sweetheart is #F3C3D8. In RGB it's rgb(243, 195, 216), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 20%, 11%, 5%).
What colors go well with Sweetheart?
Sweetheart pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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