Bubblegum
Also known as: Darling Bud , Hottest of Pinks , Technolust , Atomic Pink
A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Bubblegum works well for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Set it against a green accent when you want the combination to pop. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (10.05:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Bubblegum color codes
- HEX
- #FF85FF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 133, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 133, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(300, 100%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(300, 48%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 48%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(73.0 59.2 -40.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(79.4% 0.207 327.3)
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: violet #EE82EE · ΔE 3.1
- RAL 7040: Window grey #9DA3A6 · ΔE 16.9 · 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 Bubblegum works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Bubblegum
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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 Bubblegum 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 2.09:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 10.05:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Bubblegum background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Bubblegum
Bubblegum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bubblegum
Bubblegum triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Technolust #FF80F9 · ΔE 1.2
- Atomic Pink #FB7EFD · ΔE 1.5
- Pinkling #EB84F5 · ΔE 3.1
- Pinkalicious #FF99FF · ΔE 3.9
- Party Pig #EE99FF · ΔE 4.6
- Vaporwave #FF66EE · ΔE 5.5
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Bubblegum is closest to Limonana .
FAQ
Bubblegum FAQs
What color is Bubblegum?
Bubblegum is a light pink with the hex code #FF85FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 300°, 100% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Bubblegum?
The hex code for Bubblegum is #FF85FF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 133, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 48%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Bubblegum?
Bubblegum pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Planning around this color? See everything that goes with Bubblegum : 10 computed pairings with palettes.
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