Sweetly

Also known as: Cherubic, Early Blossom, Spun Sugar, Fairy Dust

Quietly passionate and urgent, Sweetly is a warm-toned red that earns its keep in sale banners and sportswear. 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.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle pink undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Sweetly

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.19:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 17.71:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Sweetly background: #000000

Palettes featuring Sweetly

Sweetly with its complement

Soft neighbors of Sweetly

Sweetly triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Sweetly is closest to Spa.

Sweetly FAQs

What color is Sweetly?

Sweetly is a light red 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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