Jellyfish Sting

#ee6688

Cooler bubblegum pink for soft, airy red accents

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About Jellyfish Sting

Jellyfish Sting reads like a red-pink that got caught between a warm coral blush and a clearer, more energetic red, then kept its cool. It's noticeably lighter than and less heavy in tone, so it doesn't feel like it has to fight for attention. Compared to , it sits a touch cleaner and more lifted, with less of that soft morning-filter feel.

What I like in UI is that it stays friendly without sliding into the candy-pop territory of nearby blushy reds. I'd use it for the one you reach for when you want primary actions that feel human in patient interfaces and healthcare dashboards, plus dashboards and finance apps where reds often end up either too hot or too shy. As a background or selected-state tint, it gives a present, alert mood but doesn't look overly assertive.

Pair it with cool grays or crisp neutral type stacks to keep the undertone from drifting more rosy on very pale surfaces.

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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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3.05:1FailAA Large

On Gray 100 #f5f5f5

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2.80:1Fail

On Gray 900 #18181b

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5.81:1AAAAA Large

On Black #000000

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6.89:1AAAAA Large

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