COLOR
#CD005E
≈ Yearning Desire
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On white
Aa
5.59:1
Passes AA
On black
Aa
3.13:1
AA · large text
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Aa#FFFFFF(5.59:1)
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Normal vision#CD005E
Protanopia#4B505F
Deuteranopia#7B755A
Tritanopia#E00036
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Open in scheme generator →Colors that go with Yearning Desire
Yearning Desire sits in the pink family. Pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameYearning Desire#CA135EΔE 0.7CSS nameMediumvioletred#C71585ΔE 9.4Web-safe#CC0066#CC0066ΔE 2.2
Pantone & RAL matches are coming soon — those libraries aren't openly licensed for redistribution.
Yearning Desire — meaning & where to use it
Yearning Desire is a rich, mid-toned pink — it reads as playful, romantic and expressive. It's a natural fit for beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, and expressive accents. To keep it balanced, pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness.
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