Lavender Blush

HEX: #FFF0F5 | Modern Palette

On White
1.10:1
FAIL
On Black
19.03:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFF0F5
RGB
255, 240, 245
HSL
340°, 100% ,97%
CMYK
0, 6, 4, 0

About Lavender Blush

Lavender Blush (#FFF0F5) is a color with RGB(255, 240, 245) and HSL(340°, 100%, 97.1%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #F0FFFA, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #F5FFF0 and #F0F5FF. The name comes from Lavender Blush (English).

  • HEX: #FFF0F5
  • RGB: 255, 240, 245
  • HSL: 340°, 100%, 97.1%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #F0FFFA
  • Triadic colors: #F5FFF0, #F0F5FF
  • The name comes from Lavender Blush (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
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

Complementary

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

Analogous

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

Triadic

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

Split-Complementary

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

Tetradic (Square)

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

Monochromatic

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

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #FFF0F5 from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #F4F4F5
Protanopia #F2F2F5
Tritanopia #FEF1F1
Achromatopsia #F4F4F4

Frequently Asked Questions

Lavender Blush (#FFF0F5) is a color with RGB(255, 240, 245) and HSL(340°, 100%, 97.1%).

#FFF0F5 pairs strongly with #F0FFFA as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFF0F5 is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFF0F5 is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Lavender Blush is linked to Lavender Blush from English, meaning A very pale, light purple color, reminiscent of a faint blush or the delicate color of lavender flowers..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Lavender Blush
Meaning A very pale, light purple color, reminiscent of a faint blush or the delicate color of lavender flowers.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century

History

The term 'lavender' for a color has existed for centuries, referring to the pale purple hue of the lavender flower. 'Blush' implies a very light, delicate, and often pinkish or reddish tint. Combining them creates a color that is a very pale, almost off-white purple with a hint of pink. Its standardization as '#fff0f5' is part of the broader effort to define a common set of colors for computing and web design, notably within the X11 color system, which was developed in the late 1980s and early 1990s. This system provided a set of named colors that could be used across different platforms.

First Recorded Use

The specific color name 'Lavender Blush' as a standardized color, particularly in digital and web contexts (like X11 color names), emerged later, but the descriptive phrase 'lavender blush' to describe a color would have been used earlier. Its inclusion in the X11 color list solidified its specific hex value.

Cultural Associations

Lavender colors are often associated with tranquility, grace, elegance, and femininity. The 'blush' aspect further emphasizes softness and delicacy. It's a popular color in wedding themes, baby products, interior design for serene spaces, and fashion where a subtle, romantic touch is desired. It can evoke feelings of nostalgia or a gentle, dreamy quality.

Similar Named Colors
Magnolia #F8F4FF ΔE 4.87
Snow #FFFAFA ΔE 5.39
Misty Rose #FFE4E1 ΔE 5.53
Ghost White #F8F8FF ΔE 6.40

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFF0F5;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFF0F5;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFF0F5;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFF0F5,
        #F0FFFA
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFF0F5,
        #F0FFFA
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$lavender-blush: #FFF0F5;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$lavender-blush-r: 255;
$lavender-blush-g: 240;
$lavender-blush-b: 245;

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