Blush is a medium-light, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DE5D83, which equals rgb(222, 93, 131) in RGB and hsl(342, 66%, 62%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M58 Y41 K13, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DE5D83 - RGB
222, 93, 131 - HSL
342°, 66%, 62% - CMYK
0, 58, 41, 13 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Blush
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.00:1. Its complementary color is #5EDEB8.
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Blush color codes
| HEX | #DE5D83 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 93, 131) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 66%, 62%) |
| HSV | 342°, 58%, 87% |
| CMYK | 0%, 58%, 41%, 13% |
| Decimal | 14572931 |
Shades and tints of Blush
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAE4EA - 100
#F4C9D6 - 200
#EFAEC1 - 300
#E993AC - 400
#E47898 - 500
#DE5D83 - 600
#B94E6D - 700
#943E57 - 800
#6F2F42 - 900
#4A1F2C - 950
#251016
Color harmonies for Blush
- Complementary
#5EDEB8≈ Medium Light Soft Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#DE5EC4≈ Medium Light Soft Fuchsia - Analogous +30°
#DE785E≈ Terracotta - Triadic +120°
#85DE5E≈ Medium Light Soft Fern - Triadic +240°
#5E85DE≈ Medium Light Soft Cornflower - Split 150°
#5EDE78≈ Medium Light Soft Jade - Split 210°
#5EC4DE≈ Medium Light Soft Lagoon
Contrast and accessibility of Blush
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Blush | Aa | 3.50:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Blush | Aa | 6.00:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Blush
background-color: #DE5D83;color: #DE5D83;background-color: rgb(222, 93, 131);background-color: hsl(342, 66%, 62%);:root { --color-blush: #DE5D83; }class="bg-[#DE5D83]"Colors similar to Blush
- Medium Light Soft Carmine
#D45487 - Medium Light Soft Ruby
#D4547A - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Medium Light Soft Blush
#D45494 - Light Bright Cardinal
#EE6371 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D - Light Bright Carmine
#EE639A - Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Medium Light Soft Rose
#D454A1
More red shades
- Vermilion
#E34234 - Terracotta
#E2725B - Cinnabar
#E44D2E - Scarlet
#FF2400 - Carmine
#960018 - Cardinal
#C41E3A - Chestnut
#954535 - Darkest Red
#330000 - Very Dark Red
#5C0000 - Dark Red Tone
#850000 - Deep Red
#AD0000
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Blush?
The HEX code for Blush is #DE5D83.
What is the RGB value of Blush?
Blush has an RGB value of 222, 93, 131 (rgb(222, 93, 131)). In HSL it is 342°, 66%, 62%.
What text color should I use on Blush?
Use black text on Blush. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.50:1 and black text has 6.00:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Blush?
The complementary color of Blush is #5EDEB8. Analogous colors #DE5EC4 and #DE785E also pair well.