Barbara

Also known as: Pink Kitsch, Bright Magenta, Rainbow’s Inner Rim, Magenta

A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Barbara works beautifully for romantic branding and children's products. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 6.61:1 on black clears AA.

Barbara color codes

HEX
#FF0FF3
RGB
rgb(255, 15, 243)
RGBA
rgba(255, 15, 243, 1)
HSL
hsl(303, 100%, 53%)
HSV
hsv(303, 94%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 94%, 5%, 0%)
LAB
lab(59.9 91.5 -54.2)
OKLCH
oklch(69.7% 0.312 331.0)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

Displays accurately on every screen. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print — request a physical proof for brand-critical work.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: fuchsia#FF00FF · ΔE 1.6
  • RAL 4003 — Heather violet#D15B8F · ΔE 17.4 · approximate

RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.

Where Barbara works

  • Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
  • Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
  • Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
  • Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
  • Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
  • Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Barbara

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Barbara by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-complementary

Tetradic

Monochromatic

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 3.17:1

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Aa — on black

contrast 6.61:1

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Best text color on a Barbara background: #000000

Palettes featuring Barbara

Barbara with its complement

Soft neighbors of Barbara

Barbara triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Barbara is closest to Intoxicate.

Barbara FAQs

What color is Barbara?

Barbara is a medium pink with the hex code #FF0FF3. In HSL terms it has a hue of 303°, 100% saturation, and 53% lightness.

What is the hex code for Barbara?

The hex code for Barbara is #FF0FF3. In RGB it's rgb(255, 15, 243), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 94%, 5%, 0%).

What colors go well with Barbara?

Barbara pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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