RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, Misty Rose often symbolizes love and compassion, while in some Eastern traditions, it can represent purity and serenity. Its gentle hue can evoke feelings of calmness, contrasting with the more vibrant, assertive shades of pink.
The term 'Misty Rose' emerged in the late 20th century, gaining popularity in design and fashion during the 1980s. The color was included in the X11 color names in 1987, showcasing its rise in recognition within digital palettes.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Misty Rose. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 25 Pinks →Nine steps of Misty Rose by lightness — from #857775 (darkest) to #FFF1EF (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Misty Rose at 186° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Misty Rose.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Misty Rose anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on dark backgrounds; fails on light.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: mistyrose; color-mix(in srgb, mistyrose 70%, white) 6°, 12%, 100% 0, 11, 12, 0 16770273 #FFCCCC How Misty Rose appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.