Bubblegum
Also known as: Darling Bud, Hottest of Pinks, Technolust, Atomic Pink
Bubblegum brings a playful and warm feel to any palette. This soft pink is a natural fit 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.
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)
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: 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Bubblegum
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.09:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 10.05:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Bubblegum background: #000000
Palettes featuring Bubblegum
Bubblegum with its complement
Soft neighbors of Bubblegum
Bubblegum triad
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.
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.
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