Pastel Pink

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Soft pastel rose-orange for gentle warm accents

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About Pastel Pink

Pastel Pink looks like the blush you see on a ceramic mug after it warms up in the sun. Same orange-family coziness, but much lighter and softer, with a creamier, almost milky undertone instead of the peachy warmth of or the dusty, grayed feel of . Where those shades can read a bit like heat settling, this one reads like a gentle tint that stays friendly in close-ups.

I reach for it in hospitality interfaces and wellness onboarding when you want comfort without that "peach wants attention" energy. It also holds up in lifestyle e-commerce and editorial product cards where you need warmth that doesn't compete with photography. Compared to , it's clearly brighter and more air-filled, not shadowy matte.

Pair it with warm whites, pale creams, and light sand. If you drop it on a cool, slate background, it can feel a little too delicate and wash out the softness you're after.

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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.

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On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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On Gray 900 #18181b

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On Black #000000

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