Pink
Misty Rose
Misty Rose
#FFE4E1Click to copy
Misty Rose Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(255, 228, 225)Copy
HSLhsl(6, 100%, 94%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(6, 12%, 100%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 0%)Copy
Misty Rose Color Schemes
Complementary
#FFE4E1
Click to copy#E1FCFF
Click to copyAnalogous
#FFE1ED
Click to copy#FFF3E1
Click to copySplit Complementary
#E1FFF3
Click to copy#E1EDFF
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FFE4E1
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FF887B
Click to copy#FF2C15
Click to copy#AE1100
Click to copyMisty Rose WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.20 : 1
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Black background #000000
17.44 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.10 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
10.49 : 1
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Misty Rose Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Misty Rose Color Introduction
Definition
Misty Rose (HEX #FFE4E1) has the RGB value rgb(255, 228, 225), the HSL value hsl(6°, 100%, 94%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 11%, 12%, 0%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Misty Rose is #E1FCFF, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FFE1ED and #FFF3E1 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#E1FFF3, #E1EDFF) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Misty Rose uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Misty Rose has a contrast ratio of 1.20:1 against white and 17.44:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Misty Rose has a lightness of 94% and a saturation of 100%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is extremely high and its visual tension is strong, so it works best used sparingly as a focal accent. In a word: An extremely pale rose.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Misty Rose tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Misty Rose is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Misty Rose Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.
