Brutal Pink
Also known as: Bubblegum Bright, CGA Pink, Pink Hysteria, Mean Girls Lipstick
Brutal Pink is a medium, vivid pink that reads as playful and warm. It shines in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Brutal Pink plays well with green tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.97:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Brutal Pink color codes
- HEX
- #FF00BB
- RGB
- rgb(255, 0, 187)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 0, 187, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(316, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(316, 100%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 27%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(57.3 87.5 -26.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.7% 0.284 344.9)
Color intelligence
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
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: deeppink#FF1493 · ΔE 7.3
- RAL 4003 — Heather violet#D15B8F · ΔE 11.2 · 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 Brutal Pink 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 Brutal Pink
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Brutal Pink 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 3.52:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.97:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Brutal Pink background: #000000
Palettes featuring Brutal Pink
Brutal Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Brutal Pink
Brutal Pink triad
Similar colors
- Cupid’s Eye#FF22DD · ΔE 5.3
- Neon Pink#FE019A · ΔE 5.7
- Fuchsia#ED0DD9 · ΔE 6.4
- Vice City#EE00DD · ΔE 6.8
- Barbiecore#E15ACB · ΔE 7.1
- Eosin Pink#FF5EC4 · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Brutal Pink is closest to Mint.
Brutal Pink FAQs
What color is Brutal Pink?
Brutal Pink is a medium pink with the hex code #FF00BB. In HSL terms it has a hue of 316°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Brutal Pink?
The hex code for Brutal Pink is #FF00BB. In RGB it's rgb(255, 0, 187), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 27%, 0%).
What colors go well with Brutal Pink?
Brutal Pink pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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