Blush Pink Color Palette
#F8DCE0 · #F0B8C0 · #FDF0F0 · #5A4048
Use #F8DCE0 as the background. Use #F0B8C0 as the primary accent. Use #FDF0F0 as secondary. Use #5A4048 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Blush Pink — pastel, candy, warm.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Blush Pink color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 76.5% | 248, 220, 224 | 0%, 11%, 10%, 3% | 351°, 67%, 92% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 56.6% | 240, 184, 192 | 0%, 23%, 20%, 6% | 351°, 65%, 83% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 89.5% | 253, 240, 240 | 0%, 5%, 5%, 1% | 0°, 76%, 97% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 6.3% | 90, 64, 72 | 0%, 29%, 20%, 65% | 342°, 17%, 30% |
Blush Pink Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Blush Pink palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Blush Pink Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5A4048 on #FDF0F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.36:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #FDF0F0 on #5A4048 |
Aa Sample Text
| 8.36:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #5A4048 on #F8DCE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.21:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #F8DCE0 on #5A4048 |
Aa Sample Text
| 7.21:1 | AAA | Body text, headings, UI |
| #5A4048 on #F0B8C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.45:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0B8C0 on #5A4048 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.45:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FDF0F0 on #F0B8C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0B8C0 on #FDF0F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.53:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0B8C0 on #F8DCE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8DCE0 on #F0B8C0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.32:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FDF0F0 on #F8DCE0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8DCE0 on #FDF0F0 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.16:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Blush Pink palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Blush Pink
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #F0B8C0 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F0B8C0 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Blush Pink Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F0B8C0 for small UI elements on #F8DCE0 — at 1.3:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #5A4048 — 7.2:1 against #F8DCE0 passes WCAG AA (AAA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FDF0F0 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Blush Pink Color Scheme
To use this Blush Pink color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F8DCE0 for the main background and #F0B8C0 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5A4048 and #F8DCE0 is 7.21:1 (AAA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Blush Pink Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Blush Pink color palette?
The Blush Pink palette contains #F8DCE0, #F0B8C0, #FDF0F0, #5A4048. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Blush Pink color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5A4048 on #FDF0F0 reaches 8.4:1 (AAA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Blush Pink palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #81E4D5, #EBCCBC, #181112 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Blush Pink palette create?
Blush Pink reads as pastel, candy, warm. Saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Blush Pink color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Blush Pink palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Blush Pink palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Blush Pink's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.