Heirloom Blush

#e3664c

Light heirloom coral blush for gentle sections

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About Heirloom Blush

Heirloom Blush reminds me of a soft pink-orange smear on terracotta glaze, not a fresh burn. It's noticeably lighter and calmer than , and it carries less of that coral's playful punch. Compared to , the warmth stays brighter and more "painted," with far less clay-dusk heaviness. And next to , it reads more muted and gentle, less like flame and more like sunlit blush.

I reach for it when you want warmth that still feels friendly and handled with care. It's great in dashboards and finance apps for things like secondary badges, referral callouts, and the slightly-soft confirmation states where you don't want action to feel aggressive. In e-commerce, it works for "saved" moments, gentle reminders, and lightweight CTA accents. Pair it with crisp cool grays and creamy off-whites, then let it sit as the one you reach for when you need momentum without heat.

Keep it mostly for accents, borders, and small fills. On big areas it can drift toward a tint, especially against very warm backgrounds.

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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.

On White #ffffff

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3.35:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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3.07:1FailAA Large

On Gray 900 #18181b

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5.29:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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6.27:1AAAAA Large

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