Blush Pink vs Wine: What's the Difference?

The main difference between Blush Pink and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Blush Pink is lighter and Blush Pink is more saturated. Blush Pink (#F4C2C2) has an HSL of 0°, 69%, 86%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.

Blush Pink#F4C2C2

Wine#722F37

#F4C2C2Blended: #B3797D#722F37

Blush Pink vs Wine: Key Differences at a Glance

Aspect Blush Pink Wine

BrightnessVery light (L=86%) — pale, delicate, gentleDark (L=32%) — rich, serious, substantial

SaturationModerately saturated (S=69%) — balanced in intensityModerately saturated (S=42%) — balanced in intensity

Hue familyRedRed

TemperatureWarmWarm

Hex code#F4C2C2#722F37

RGB244, 194, 194114, 47, 55

Can you use Blush Pink and Wine together?

Wine text on Blush Pink

Blush Pink text on Wine

Contrast Ratio:6.13:1WCAG AA Pass ✓

How to Tell Blush Pink and Wine Apart

●Look at lightness first: Blush Pink is noticeably lighter.
●Check saturation: Blush Pink looks more vivid and saturated.
●Compare them on a white background to see true saturation, and on black to see true lightness.

When to Use Blush Pink vs Wine in Design

Use Blush Pink for:

●Alerts, errors, stop states

●Sale & promotion banners

●Food and beverage packaging

●Sports and energy branding

●Romantic & bold fashion

Use Wine for:

●Alerts, errors, stop states

●Sale & promotion banners

●Food and beverage packaging

●Sports and energy branding

●Romantic & bold fashion

Blush Pink and Wine Hex Codes, RGB & HSL

Blush Pink#F4C2C2

Blush Pink (#F4C2C2) is a very light, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels pale, delicate, gentle and balanced in intensity.

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Wine#722F37

Wine (#722F37) is a dark, moderately saturated red with a warm undertone — it feels rich, serious, substantial and balanced in intensity.

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Blush Pink and Wine WCAG Contrast Ratios

Text legibility depends on the contrast ratio between foreground and background. WCAG 2.1 AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Use these numbers to choose accessible combinations for your design.

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Blush Pink text on white

1.57:1Fail

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Blush Pink text on black

13.34:1AAA

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Wine text on white

9.65:1AAA

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Wine text on black

2.18:1Fail

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Blush Pink text on Wine

6.13:1AA

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Wine text on Blush Pink

6.13:1AA

Explore Blush Pink and Wine individually

Each color has a dedicated page with shades, tints, CSS name, pairings, and color psychology.

Blush Pink color page#F4C2C2 · shades, tints, pairings Wine color page#722F37 · shades, tints, pairings

More Blush Pink and Wine Comparisons

Blush Pink vs Wine FAQ

What is the difference between blush pink and wine?+

The main difference between Blush Pink and Wine is brightness and saturation: both are red shades, but Blush Pink is lighter and Blush Pink is more saturated. Blush Pink (#F4C2C2) has an HSL of 0°, 69%, 86%, whereas Wine (#722F37) sits at 353°, 42%, 32%.

Is blush pink darker than wine?+

No. Wine is the darker of the two at 32% lightness, while Blush Pink sits higher at 86%.

Are blush pink and wine the same color?+

No. Blush Pink is #F4C2C2 and Wine is #722F37. They differ by 7° in hue, 54% in lightness, and 27% in saturation.

Which is more saturated, blush pink or wine?+

Blush Pink is more saturated. In HSL, Blush Pink has 69% saturation and Wine has 42% — Blush Pink is the more vivid of the two, while Wine reads as more muted.

Is blush pink warm or cool?+

Blush Pink (#F4C2C2) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 0° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Is wine warm or cool?+

Wine (#722F37) is a warm red. Its hue sits at 353° on the color wheel, which places it in the warm range.

Can you use blush pink and wine together?+

Yes. Both blush pink and wine are red shades, so they pair naturally in a monochromatic palette. Use wine as the dominant color and blush pink as the accent or highlight.

What color family does blush pink belong to?+

Blush Pink belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 0°, 69%, 86% — a warm tone within the broader red group.

What is the hex code for blush pink?+

The hex code for Blush Pink is #F4C2C2. In RGB, that's rgb(244, 194, 194), and in HSL it's hsl(0, 69%, 86%).

What is the hex code for wine?+

The hex code for Wine is #722F37. In RGB, that's rgb(114, 47, 55), and in HSL it's hsl(353, 42%, 32%).