Sweetly
Also known as: Cherubic , Early Blossom , Spun Sugar , Fairy Dust
On screen, Sweetly registers as playful and warm: a pale pink at home in romantic branding and children's products. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 17.71:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Sweetly color codes
- HEX
- #FFE5EF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 229, 239)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 229, 239, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(337, 100%, 95%)
- HSV
- hsv(337, 10%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 10%, 6%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(93.3 10.4 -1.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(94.6% 0.031 352.4)
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
subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral
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: lavenderblush #FFF0F5 · ΔE 4.8
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 14.3 · 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 Sweetly 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 Sweetly
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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 Sweetly 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 1.19:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 17.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Sweetly background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Sweetly
Sweetly with its complement
Soft neighbors of Sweetly
Sweetly triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Fairy Dust #FFE8F4 · ΔE 1.3
- Pork Belly #F8E0E7 · ΔE 1.8
- Bunny Tail #FFE3F4 · ΔE 2.6
- Dolce Pink #F0D9E0 · ΔE 3.2
- Mimi Pink #FFDAE9 · ΔE 4.1
- Pig Pink #FDD7E4 · ΔE 4.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sweetly is closest to Spa .
FAQ
Sweetly FAQs
What color is Sweetly?
Sweetly is a light pink with the hex code #FFE5EF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 337°, 100% saturation, and 95% lightness.
What is the hex code for Sweetly?
The hex code for Sweetly is #FFE5EF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 229, 239), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 10%, 6%, 0%).
What colors go well with Sweetly?
Sweetly pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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