Begonia
Also known as: Fiery Flamingo, Salmon Rose, Sugar Coral, Kisses and Hugs
A vivid red with a bold and energetic character, Begonia works beautifully for call-to-action buttons and food branding. Set it against a cyan accent when you want the combination to pop. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.57:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Begonia color codes
- HEX
- #FA6E79
- RGB
- rgb(250, 110, 121)
- RGBA
- rgba(250, 110, 121, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(355, 93%, 71%)
- HSV
- hsv(355, 56%, 98%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 56%, 52%, 2%)
- LAB
- lab(64.6 55.2 22.1)
- OKLCH
- oklch(71.1% 0.171 17.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: lightcoral#F08080 · ΔE 4.2
- RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 6.6 · 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 Begonia 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Begonia
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Begonia 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 2.77:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.57:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Begonia background: #000000
Palettes featuring Begonia
Begonia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Begonia
Begonia triad
Similar colors
- Momo Peach#F47983 · ΔE 2.6
- Anime Blush#FF7A83 · ΔE 2.7
- Pastrami#E87175 · ΔE 3.1
- Embarrassment#FF7777 · ΔE 3.4
- Old Heart#E66A77 · ΔE 3.9
- Redstone#E46B71 · ΔE 4.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Begonia is closest to Glassmith.
Begonia FAQs
What color is Begonia?
Begonia is a light red with the hex code #FA6E79. In HSL terms it has a hue of 355°, 93% saturation, and 71% lightness.
What is the hex code for Begonia?
The hex code for Begonia is #FA6E79. In RGB it's rgb(250, 110, 121), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 56%, 52%, 2%).
What colors go well with Begonia?
Begonia pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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