Blush Pink Color Palette
Blush Pink is hex #DE5D83, rgb(222, 93, 131). Blush is named after the color of flushed cheeks. The classic hex #DE5D83 is a fairly strong rose pink; the lighter 'blush' used in weddings is usually a tint of it.
By Mohamed Farhan · Updated Oct 19, 2026
Blush Pink color codes
Reading the blush pink color codes
The hex code #DE5D83 is three pairs of base-16 numbers for red, green and blue. DE is 222, 5D is 93 and 83 is 131, each on a scale from 0 to 255. That is why the same color is written rgb(222, 93, 131) in CSS. The red channel is the strongest here, which is what gives blush pink its red character.
HSL describes the same color the way people think about it. A hue of 342 degrees places blush pink in the red part of the color wheel. Saturation of 66% makes it vivid, and lightness of 62% makes it a light color. HSL is the easiest format to adjust by hand: keep the hue, then raise or lower lightness to create tints and shades that stay in the same family.
For print, the approximate CMYK mix is 0% cyan, 58% magenta, 41% yellow and 13% black. Screen and print colors never match perfectly, because monitors emit light while ink absorbs it, so always proof a printed sample before committing to blush pink for packaging or stationery. See MDN's guide to CSS color values for every format browsers accept.
Blush Pink shades and tints
A full 50 to 950 scale built around #DE5D83, so you can use blush pink for backgrounds, borders, buttons and text without leaving the family. Click any shade to copy it.
// tailwind.config.js
theme: {
extend: {
colors: {
"blush-pink": {
50: "#F7D9E2",
100: "#F1BACA",
200: "#EB9BB3",
300: "#E47C9B",
400: "#DE5D83",
500: "#C45173",
600: "#AA4663",
700: "#903A54",
800: "#762F44",
900: "#5D2334",
950: "#431824",
},
},
},
}:root {
--blush-pink-50: #F7D9E2;
--blush-pink-100: #F1BACA;
--blush-pink-200: #EB9BB3;
--blush-pink-300: #E47C9B;
--blush-pink-400: #DE5D83;
--blush-pink-500: #C45173;
--blush-pink-600: #AA4663;
--blush-pink-700: #903A54;
--blush-pink-800: #762F44;
--blush-pink-900: #5D2334;
--blush-pink-950: #431824;
}A shade-by-shade guide to blush pink
The 50 to 950 scale above follows the same structure as Tailwind's built-in palettes, so each step has a natural job. The lightest steps, 50 (#F7D9E2) and 100 (#F1BACA), are page and card backgrounds: they carry the blush pink mood without competing with content. Steps 200 (#EB9BB3) and 300 (#E47C9B) suit borders, dividers, hover states and selected rows.
The middle of the scale, 400 to 600, is where blush pink is most recognizable, so use it for brand moments, illustrations and primary buttons. White text reaches the 4.5:1 body-text contrast minimum from step 600 upward, so use step 600 or darker when a button label needs to be white. Near-black text stays readable on steps 50 to 400.
The darkest steps, 800 (#762F44) through 950 (#431824), make headings, body text and dark-mode surfaces that stay clearly related to blush pink. Using step 900 or 950 for text instead of pure black is one of the simplest ways to make an interface feel designed rather than default.
Colors that go with blush pink
How the blush pink color combinations work
Complementary. Directly across the color wheel from blush pink is #5DDEB8, which sits closest to turquoise among common named colors. Complementary pairs create the strongest contrast of hue, so use the second color sparingly, for a single call to action or highlight, rather than in equal amounts.
Analogous. #DE5DC3 and #DE785D sit 30 degrees either side of blush pink. Analogous palettes feel calm and cohesive because the colors share undertones; they are ideal for illustrations, gradients and backgrounds where you want harmony more than contrast.
Triadic and split complementary. The triadic set (#83DE5D and #5D83DE) is evenly spaced around the wheel and feels playful; the second color is closest to pistachio. The split complementary set (#5DDE78 and #5DC3DE) keeps much of the complementary contrast but is easier to balance, which makes it a good choice for data visualization and multi-category tags.
Monochromatic. The monochromatic set runs from #F8DCE4 to #8F1D3F. A single-hue palette is the safest way to build a calm, premium interface: rely on lightness for hierarchy, then add one neutral and one accent if you need emphasis.
Blush Pink compared with similar colors
rose gold (#B76E79) is darker (57% vs 62% lightness) and more muted, and leans further around the wheel toward red. Choose rose gold if you need more weight and contrast; choose blush pink if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
terracotta (#E2725B) is about as light and similarly saturated, and leans back the wheel toward red. Choose terracotta if you want a softer, airier version; choose blush pink if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
salmon (#FA8072) is lighter (71% vs 62% lightness) and more saturated, and leans back the wheel toward red. Choose salmon if you want a softer, airier version; choose blush pink if you want its specific balance of brightness and color.
Blush Pink in a real interface
Swatches only tell half the story. Here blush pink carries the primary action, with tints from its own scale for the surface and panels.
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Using blush pink in UI: buttons, text, backgrounds and dark mode
- Buttons. White labels on blush pink reach 3.5:1, enough for large or bold text only. For regular button labels, use step 600 or switch to dark text.
- Text. Avoid blush pink for body text on white; use step 600 or darker for links and headings that need to read as blush pink.
- Backgrounds. Use steps 50 and 100 for large areas and keep the base color for smaller surfaces. Big blocks of a vivid light color draw attention, so give them a reason, like a hero section or pricing highlight.
- Dark mode. Steps 900 and 950 make a dark surface tinted with blush pink. On dark backgrounds the base color often needs a lighter step (300 or 400) to keep enough contrast for icons and borders, as required by WCAG non-text contrast.
- States. Shift one step darker for hover and two steps darker for pressed. Keep focus rings in a contrasting color so keyboard users can always see them.
Contrast and accessibility
AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text. AAA needs 7:1.
Color contrast is measured as a ratio from 1:1 (no contrast) to 21:1 (black on white). Blush Pink scores 3.5:1 against white (AA large) and 6:1 against black (AA). The WCAG 2.1 contrast guideline asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text, which is why the shade guide above recommends specific steps for text and labels.
Contrast is only half of accessibility. Around 1 in 12 men and 1 in 200 women have some form of color vision deficiency, so never use blush pink alone to signal meaning such as success, error or selection. Pair it with an icon, a label or a change in weight.
What blush pink means
Pink ranges from tender and nostalgic (blush, dusty rose) to loud and confident (hot pink). It reads as warm, playful and approachable.
Blush describes the pink of flushed cheeks. Pale blush pinks became hugely popular in the 2010s as 'millennial pink', and blush remains a staple in beauty, bridal and fashion branding.
Soft pinks work as surface tints and highlights; bold pinks work as a single accent. Avoid pink for error states unless it is clearly a red.
Where blush pink works best
- Beauty and cosmetics
- Weddings
- Fashion
- Femtech apps
How to style blush pink
Blush pairs with burgundy, gold, cream, sage and charcoal. The deeper hex here supports dark text and can carry white text at large sizes. Use lighter tints as surfaces for a soft, premium feel.
Build a UI with blush pink
Inspo AI generates a full React + Tailwind screen using #DE5D83 as the brand color, grounded in real shipped designs.
Sources and further reading
- Wikipedia: Blush Pink · History and definition of blush pink.
- WCAG 2.1: Contrast (Minimum) · The W3C rule behind the 4.5:1 and 3:1 thresholds used on this page.
- WCAG 2.1: Use of Color · Why color should never be the only way information is shown.
- MDN: CSS color values · Reference for hex, rgb() and hsl() syntax.
- Tailwind CSS: Customizing colors · How to add a custom color scale to your theme.
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Questions people ask
What is the hex code for blush pink?
The hex code for blush pink used on this page is #DE5D83. In RGB that is rgb(222, 93, 131), and in HSL it is hsl(342, 66%, 62%).
What colors go well with blush pink?
Blush Pink pairs well with #F8D7E1, #FFF6F8, #5A2A3A (the Rosy Cheeks palette above). Its complementary color is #5DDEB8, and analogous colors are #DE5DC3 and #DE785D.
Is blush pink a warm or cool color?
Blush Pink is a warm color. Its hue sits at 342 degrees on the color wheel with 66% saturation.
Can I use blush pink for text?
Blush Pink has a contrast ratio of 3.5:1 against white and 6:1 against black. Body text needs at least 4.5:1, so it works as a background behind dark text, but not as text on white.
What does blush pink mean?
Pink ranges from tender and nostalgic (blush, dusty rose) to loud and confident (hot pink). It reads as warm, playful and approachable. Blush Pink in particular is used for beauty and cosmetics and weddings.
How do I use blush pink in Tailwind CSS?
Use an arbitrary value like bg-[#DE5D83] for a one-off, or add the 50-950 scale from this page to theme.extend.colors in tailwind.config.js and use classes like bg-blush-pink-500 and text-blush-pink-900.
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