Barbiecore
Also known as: Fuchsia Flash , Death of a Star , Free Speech Magenta , Purplish Pink
Part of the pink family, Barbiecore pairs a soft base with a gentle and approachable presence. It belongs in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a green keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.53:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Barbiecore color codes
- HEX
- #E15ACB
- RGB
- rgb(225, 90, 203)
- RGBA
- rgba(225, 90, 203, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(310, 69%, 62%)
- HSV
- hsv(310, 60%, 88%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 60%, 10%, 12%)
- LAB
- lab(59.6 62.8 -32.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(67.9% 0.210 334.5)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →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
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: orchid #DA70D6 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 4003: Heather violet #D15B8F · ΔE 11.7 · 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 Barbiecore 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Barbiecore
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Barbiecore by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 3.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.53:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Barbiecore background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Barbiecore
Barbiecore with its complement
Soft neighbors of Barbiecore
Barbiecore triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Cupid’s Eye #FF22DD · ΔE 5.6
- Pink Party #FF55EE · ΔE 6.1
- Candy Pink #FF63E9 · ΔE 6.3
- Eosin Pink #FF5EC4 · ΔE 6.5
- Fuchsia #ED0DD9 · ΔE 6.8
- Pink Pride #EF1DE7 · ΔE 6.9
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Barbiecore is closest to Green Mana .
FAQ
Barbiecore FAQs
What color is Barbiecore?
Barbiecore is a medium pink with the hex code #E15ACB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 310°, 69% saturation, and 62% lightness.
What is the hex code for Barbiecore?
The hex code for Barbiecore is #E15ACB. In RGB it's rgb(225, 90, 203), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 60%, 10%, 12%).
What colors go well with Barbiecore?
Barbiecore pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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