Pink Sherbet

HEX: #F78FA7 | Modern Palette

On White
2.22:1
FAIL
On Black
9.44:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#F78FA7
RGB
247, 143, 167
HSL
346°, 86% ,76%
CMYK
0, 42, 32, 3

About Pink Sherbet

Pink Sherbet (#F78FA7) is a color with RGB(247, 143, 167) and HSL(346.2°, 86.7%, 76.5%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #8FF7DF, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A7F78F and #8FA7F7. The name comes from Pink Sherbet (English).

  • HEX: #F78FA7
  • RGB: 247, 143, 167
  • HSL: 346.2°, 86.7%, 76.5%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #8FF7DF
  • Triadic colors: #A7F78F, #8FA7F7
  • The name comes from Pink Sherbet (English).

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Color Palettes

Pink Sherbet #F78FA7 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Pink Sherbet #F78FA7 pairs with #8FF7DF as its complementary color, and #A7F78F and #8FA7F7 in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Pink Sherbet #F78FA7 moves from dark #180207 tones through the base color to lighter #FDE7EC tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B6B6A4
Protanopia #9F9FA8
Tritanopia #F59292
Achromatopsia #AEAEAE

Frequently Asked Questions

Pink Sherbet (#F78FA7) is a color with RGB(247, 143, 167) and HSL(346.2°, 86.7%, 76.5%).

#F78FA7 pairs strongly with #8FF7DF as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#F78FA7 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#F78FA7 is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Pink Sherbet is linked to Pink Sherbet from English, meaning A light, reddish-pink color, reminiscent of the frozen dessert 'pink sherbet'..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pink Sherbet
Meaning A light, reddish-pink color, reminiscent of the frozen dessert 'pink sherbet'.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (for 'sherbet' as a dessert)

History

Sherbet itself has a long history, originating from the Persian 'sharbat' and Turkish 'şerbet', referring to a sweet, non-alcoholic drink. It evolved into a frozen dessert in Western cultures. The color 'pink' has been associated with femininity, sweetness, and youth for centuries, though its specific connotations have shifted over time. 'Pink Sherbet' as a color name leverages the visual appeal and perceived sweetness/lightness of the dessert to describe a particular shade of pink. The hex code #f78fa7 is a modern digital representation of this color.

First Recorded Use

The term 'sherbet' for the frozen dessert became common in English in the late 19th century. The specific color name 'Pink Sherbet' as a descriptor for a particular shade of pink would likely emerge later, as color naming became more nuanced, possibly mid-20th century onwards, especially with the rise of commercial color palettes (paints, cosmetics, fashion). It's difficult to pinpoint an exact 'first use' date for this specific compound color name without extensive historical textile or paint catalog research, but its conceptual basis is tied to the dessert's popularity.

Cultural Associations

The color evokes feelings of sweetness, playfulness, and often nostalgia, due to its association with a popular dessert. It's frequently used in children's products, confectionery branding, cosmetics, and fashion where a soft, inviting, and slightly whimsical pink is desired. It can also be seen as a more sophisticated or muted alternative to brighter, more saturated pinks.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #F78FA7;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #F78FA7;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #F78FA7;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #F78FA7,
        #8FF7DF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #F78FA7,
        #8FF7DF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pink-sherbet: #F78FA7;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pink-sherbet-r: 247;
$pink-sherbet-g: 143;
$pink-sherbet-b: 167;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $pink-sherbet;
    color: rgba($pink-sherbet-r, $pink-sherbet-g, $pink-sherbet-b, 0.8);
}