Tussie-Mussie
Also known as: Lily Legs , Misty Memories , British Rose , Persian Delight
Expect playful and warm associations from Tussie-Mussie, a pale pink suited to 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 (13.57:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Tussie-Mussie color codes
- HEX
- #EDC5D7
- RGB
- rgb(237, 197, 215)
- RGBA
- rgba(237, 197, 215, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(333, 53%, 85%)
- HSV
- hsv(333, 17%, 93%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 17%, 9%, 7%)
- LAB
- lab(83.4 16.8 -3.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(86.3% 0.051 349.4)
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: thistle #D8BFD8 · ΔE 5.5
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 9.4 · 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 Tussie-Mussie works
- 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.
- 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.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Tussie-Mussie
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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 Tussie-Mussie 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 1.55:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 13.57:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Tussie-Mussie background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Tussie-Mussie
Tussie-Mussie with its complement
Soft neighbors of Tussie-Mussie
Tussie-Mussie triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Guava Glow #EEC0D2 · ΔE 1.8
- Sweetheart #F3C3D8 · ΔE 2.1
- LA Vibes #EECCDD · ΔE 2.1
- Pink Mist #E6BCCD · ΔE 2.2
- Ballerina #F2CFDC · ΔE 2.9
- Icy Pink #F5CED8 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Tussie-Mussie is closest to Jade Sea .
FAQ
Tussie-Mussie FAQs
What color is Tussie-Mussie?
Tussie-Mussie is a light pink with the hex code #EDC5D7. In HSL terms it has a hue of 333°, 53% saturation, and 85% lightness.
What is the hex code for Tussie-Mussie?
The hex code for Tussie-Mussie is #EDC5D7. In RGB it's rgb(237, 197, 215), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 17%, 9%, 7%).
What colors go well with Tussie-Mussie?
Tussie-Mussie pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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