Color Name: Candy pink
Hex Color Code: #E4717A
RGB Color Code: RGB(228, 113, 122)
CMYK Values*: 0.0%, 50.4%, 46.5%, 10.6%
Color Family (Hue): Pink






What color is Candy pink?

Candy pink color belongs to the Pink color family (hue). The hexadecimal color code(color number) for Candy pink is #E4717A, and the RGB color code is RGB(228, 113, 122).

In the RGB color model, Candy pink has a red value of 228, a green value of 113, and a blue value of 122. The CMYK color model (also known as process color, used in color printing) comprises 0.0% cyan, 50.4% magenta, 46.5% yellow, and 10.6% key (black). The HSL color scale has a hue of 355.3° (degrees), 68.0 % saturation, and 66.9 % lightness. In the HSB/HSV color space, Candy pink has a hue of 355.3° (degrees), 50.4 % saturation and 89.4 % brightness/value.



Candy pink is cool or warm?

The color Candy pink is a warm color.



What is the LRV of Candy pink? (For interior and product design)

Candy pink has an LRV of nearly 30. By LRV value, it is a medium color.

Light Reflectance Value (LRV) is a measure of how much visible light is reflected off a surface. It is a number on a scale of 0 to 100, with 0 being pure black and 100 being pure white. The higher the LRV, the more light the color reflects and the lighter it will appear.



Dark Color

Candy pink

Light Color


Compare LRV 30 of Candy pink with dark and light Color





Is Candy pink Readable? WCAG Contrast Checker (For digital design)

Check if the color Candy pink meets Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) standards, minimum contrast ratio standards between text and background colors. The WCAG (Web Content Accessibility Guidelines) provides global standards for readable web content.

WCAG Recommendations - Large Text: above 18pt or 14pt bold. Normal Text: below 18pt or 14pt bold.

  • Minimum contrast ratio (AA): 4.5 for normal text and 3 for large text.
  • Enhanced contrast ratio (AAA): 7 for normal text and 4.5 for large text.





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Color Codes - Color Space Conversions


Candy pink color codes / color number / color space conversions - HEX, RGBA, CMYK, HSL, HSV/HSB, HYZ, CMY, HWB, RYB


RGBA / RGB

RGB(228, 113, 122)
Red
228 (89.4%)
Green
113 (44.3%)
Blue
122 (47.8%)
Alpha
1 (100.0%)

CMYK

Cyan
0.00%
Magenta
50.44%
Yellow
46.49%
Key
10.59%

HSL

HSL(355.3deg, 68.0 %, 66.9 %)

Hue
355.3°
Saturation
68.05 %.
Lightness
66.86 %.

RYB

RYB(93, 67, 48)
Red
93 (36.4%)
Yellow
67 (26.3%)
Blue
48 (18.7%)

HSV/HSB

Hue
355.3°
Saturation
50.44 %.
Brightness / Value
89.41 %.

HWB

H: 355.3°

W: 44.31 %

B: 10.59 %

XYZ

X : 41.41

Y : 29.71

Z : 21.96

YXY

Y1 : 29.71

X : 0.44

Y2 : 0.32

CMY

C : 10.59%

M : 55.69%

Y : 52.16%


LRV

~ 29.7 %

Munsell Color System

4R 6.0/10.1

CIE-Lab

L : 61.4

A : 45.42

B : 16.16

CIE-Lch

L : 61.4

C : 48.21

H : 19.58

CIE-Luv

L : 61.4

U : 81.21

V : 12.15

Hunter-Lab

L : 54.51

A : 40.23

B : 14.26






Similar Colors and Paints



Named colors similar to Candy pink


Here are the colors similar to Candy pink . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.








Similar colors from Pantone, RAL, and other color matching system


Pantone TCX


Candy pink color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone TCX. Conversion of Candy pink to Pantone TCX




RAL Design


Candy pink color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Design. Conversion of Candy pink to RAL Design




Pantone PMS


Candy pink color similar/equivalent colors from Pantone PMS. Conversion of Candy pink to Pantone PMS


#CF6F77
PANTONE 2340 C
ΔE - 3.99 (96.0% similar)
#DD7975
PANTONE 2030 C
ΔE - 4.08 (95.9% similar)
#EF6079
PANTONE 709 C
ΔE - 4.21 (95.8% similar)
#FB637E
PANTONE 1777 C
ΔE - 4.79 (95.2% similar)


RAL Classic


Candy pink color similar/equivalent colors from RAL Classic. Conversion of Candy pink to RAL Classic


#CB7375
RAL 3014 - Antique Pink
ΔE - 4.75 (95.3% similar)


British Standard 4800


Candy pink color similar/equivalent colors from British Standard 4800. Conversion of Candy pink to British Standard 4800


#DE776F
BS 02-D-41 - Pink
ΔE - 5.26 (94.7% similar)





Paint similar to Candy pink


Here are the best recommended paint colors similar to Candy pink . Delta E (ΔE) is the measure of the difference between two colors. Delta E is measured on a scale from 0 to 100, where 0 means exact match, and 100 is the highest difference.


Benjamin Moore


Candy pink color similar/equivalent paint from Benjamin Moore. Conversion of Candy pink to Benjamin Moore


#E76F75
Florida Pink (1320)
ΔE - 1.46 (98.5% similar)
#E86674
Cactus Flower (1335)
ΔE - 2.38 (97.6% similar)
#DE7C83
Coral Essence (2007-40)
ΔE - 2.86 (97.1% similar)
#DD6779
Deco Rose (1328)
ΔE - 3.55 (96.4% similar)


PPG Paints


Candy pink color similar/equivalent paint from PPG Paints. Conversion of Candy pink to PPG Paints


#E66A77
Bleeding Heart (PPG1185-5)
ΔE - 1.60 (98.4% similar)
#D87678
Red Cedar (PPG1187-5)
ΔE - 2.75 (97.3% similar)
#EC7878
Siesta Rose (PPG1188-5)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#D16D76
Mexican Chile (PPG1186-5)
ΔE - 3.77 (96.2% similar)


Dunn-Edwards


Candy pink color similar/equivalent paint from Dunn-Edwards. Conversion of Candy pink to Dunn-Edwards


#E46B71
Redstone (DE 5082)
ΔE - 2.06 (97.9% similar)
#F96D7B
Fiery Flamingo (DE 5075)
ΔE - 3.51 (96.5% similar)
#EA8386
Apple Valley (DE 5088)
ΔE - 4.45 (95.5% similar)





Behr


Candy pink color similar/equivalent paint from Behr. Conversion of Candy pink to Behr


#D9787C
Juicy Details (P160-4)
ΔE - 2.57 (97.4% similar)
#D86773
Kiss And Tell (P150-5)
ΔE - 3.48 (96.5% similar)
#E07C89
Hot Gossip (P150-4)
ΔE - 3.72 (96.3% similar)
#E58281
Sugar Poppy (P170-4)
ΔE - 4.52 (95.5% similar)


Valspar


Candy pink color similar/equivalent paint from Valspar. Conversion of Candy pink to Valspar


#E2656D
Passion Pink (1006-1B)
ΔE - 3.12 (96.9% similar)
#E78287
Poppy Field (1006-1C)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#DF726D
Rouge Red (1007-1B)
ΔE - 4.41 (95.6% similar)
#DA8283
Strawberry Pink (2001-3C)
ΔE - 4.62 (95.4% similar)


Sherwin Williams


Candy pink color similar/equivalent paint from Sherwin Williams. Conversion of Candy pink to Sherwin Williams


#D66972
Grenadine (SW 6592)
ΔE - 3.37 (96.6% similar)
#D76C6E
Begonia (SW 6599)
ΔE - 3.49 (96.5% similar)
#DD7788
Coming up Roses (SW 6585)
ΔE - 4.06 (95.9% similar)
#CD717B
Pink Flamingo (SW 0080)
ΔE - 4.55 (95.4% similar)








Color Combinations


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Monochromatic Color Palette

Monochromatic colors belong to the same hue angle but different tints and shades. Monochromatic color palette can be generated by keeping the exact hue of the base color and then changing the saturation and lightness.

Analogous Color Palette

Analogous colors are a group of colors adjacent to each other on a color wheel. Group of these adjacent colors forms Analogous color scheme Palette. Analogous Palette can be generated by increasing or decreasing the hue value by 30 points.

Triadic Color Palette

The triadic color palette has three colors separated by 120° in the RGB color wheel

Tetradic Color Palette

The tetradic colour scheme composed of two sets of complementary colors in a rectangular shape on the color wheel.




Complementary / Opposite Color



E4717A
Candy pink

71E4DB
Turquoise*


Complementary / Opposite Color

Complementary colors are pairs of colors which, when combined or mixed, cancel each other out (lose hue) by producing a grayscale color like white or black. When placed next to each other, they create the strongest contrast for those two colors. Complementary colors also called opposite colors. Complementary color schemes are created using two opposite colors on the color wheel. The examples are red–cyan, green–magenta, and blue–yellow.


What is the contrasting color of Candy pink - #E4717A?

Color that best contrast with Candy pink - #E4717A is #71E4DB, color name is Turquoise*
Contrast indicates a strong difference in color. Contrasting color can be found several ways, Complimentary contrast is one of them. Complementary contrast colors are opposite each other on the color wheel.


What color compliments Candy pink - #E4717A?

Complementary or Opposite color for Candy pink - #E4717A is #71E4DB, color name is Turquoise*.






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