Begonia
Also known as: Fiery Flamingo , Salmon Rose , Sugar Coral , Kisses and Hugs
Begonia is a soft, vivid pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in beauty and fashion and romantic 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.
Reference
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)
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 and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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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: 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: 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 Begonia
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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 Begonia 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 2.77:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.57:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Begonia background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Begonia
Begonia with its complement
Soft neighbors of Begonia
Begonia triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Begonia FAQs
What color is Begonia?
Begonia is a light pink 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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