York Pink
Also known as: Pink Damask, Salmon Pate, Sea Pink, Cranapple
York Pink sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively red that feels passionate and urgent. Try it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 7.44:1 on black clears AA.
York Pink color codes
- HEX
- #D7837F
- RGB
- rgb(215, 131, 127)
- RGBA
- rgba(215, 131, 127, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(3, 52%, 67%)
- HSV
- hsv(3, 41%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 39%, 41%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(63.9 32.8 16.7)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.8% 0.104 23.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcoral#F08080 · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 4.6 · 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 York Pink works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of York Pink
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from York Pink 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 2.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.44:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a York Pink background: #000000
Palettes featuring York Pink
York Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of York Pink
York Pink triad
Similar colors
- Babe#DC7B7C · ΔE 2.7
- Boho Blush#E58787 · ΔE 3.0
- Pulp#E18289 · ΔE 4.0
- Meat#F08080 · ΔE 4.7
- Old Rose#C08081 · ΔE 5.2
- Pink Porky#EE9091 · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of York Pink is closest to Glassmith.
York Pink FAQs
What color is York Pink?
York Pink is a medium red with the hex code #D7837F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 3°, 52% saturation, and 67% lightness.
What is the hex code for York Pink?
The hex code for York Pink is #D7837F. In RGB it's rgb(215, 131, 127), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 39%, 41%, 16%).
What colors go well with York Pink?
York Pink pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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