Blush Pink #DE5D83
Blush pink, given here as hex #DE5D83, is a medium-strength rosy pink built on a red base with a slight cool lean. It is more saturated and darker than pale pastels, close to the flush of color on someone's cheeks. It suggests romance, makeup, wedding flowers and a touch of shyness.
There is no standard blush pink. #DE5D83 is a common value for blush, but in weddings and interiors the name usually means a much paler, peachy pink, closer to millennial pink #F3CFC6.
| HEX | #DE5D83 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 93, 131) | |
| HSL | hsl(342, 66%, 62%) | |
| HSV | hsv(342, 58%, 87%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 58%, 41%, 13%) |
Text on Blush Pink
Black text reads better on Blush Pink. Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula: 4.5:1 passes AA for body text, 3:1 passes for large text.
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Blush Pink tints and shades
Tints mix Blush Pink with white, shades mix it with black, in 15% steps. Copy any code, or open the tint and shade generator for a full scale.
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Color-wheel harmonies built by rotating the hue of #DE5D83 and keeping its saturation and lightness.
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Blush Pink color meaning
Blush pink takes its name from blushing, so its meaning is tied to warmth and emotion: embarrassment, flirting and affection. It feels more human and less sugary than candy pinks, which may explain why romance-themed branding uses it so often.
In makeup, blush is a product category as well as a color, and this shade sits near many classic cheek and lip tones. That gives it a natural, flattering association, the color of a healthy flush more than a costume.
In weddings the word is used loosely for soft pink flowers, dresses and stationery, which gives blush a gentle, celebratory meaning in Western markets. Wedding colors differ a great deal between cultures, though, so that association does not travel everywhere.
How to use Blush Pink in design
This deeper blush works as an accent color for beauty, dating, wedding and lifestyle brands. Dark text reads better on it than white, so use black, charcoal or deep burgundy for labels. It makes a friendly button or highlight color on cream or white backgrounds.
If you want the pale wedding blush instead, use a light tint for backgrounds and keep #DE5D83 for accents. In fashion this shade suits dresses, knitwear and lipstick, and it looks good with gray, navy and gold jewelry.
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Blush Pink FAQ
What color is blush pink?
Blush pink is a rosy pink named after the color cheeks take on when someone blushes. Values vary widely. #DE5D83 is a medium, fairly strong blush, while wedding and interior brands often use the name for very pale peachy pinks. Check the exact hex before matching fabric, paint or print.
What is the difference between blush pink and dusty rose?
Blush pink is brighter and pinker. Dusty rose is grayer and muted, with a beige or brown cast, and its common value #DCAE96 even leans peach. Blush feels fresh and romantic, while dusty rose feels softer and more vintage, like a flower that has dried.