Pink Sherbet
HEX: #F78FA7 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#F78FA7
247, 143, 167
346°, 86% ,76%
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).
Live Components
Color Palettes
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 #F78FA7 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
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.
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);
}