Pink Macaroon
#eaacc6
Dusty warm pink blush for soft accents
About Pink Macaroon
Pink Macaroon looks like the pink frosting that's been left on the counter just long enough to soften. It's lighter than Elastic Pink and doesn't carry that creamy, slightly more makeup-forward punch. Compared to Little Princess, it's less skin-tone leaning and more clearly rose-pink, with a smoother, candy-leaning finish.
In UI terms, this is the one you reach for when you want a red-family background that still reads sweet and intentional without tipping into the dustier quiet of shaded mauves. I've used Pink Macaroon for pediatrics and wellness flows where selected cards need warmth but shouldn't feel like bold makeup. It also works in retail beauty appointment pages for tab and panel highlights when you want the accent to feel warmer than pure white while staying gentle in bright layouts.
Quirk: it can feel a bit too soft next to deeper reds, so I usually keep nearby text and icons just a touch firmer for hierarchy.
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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
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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