Cupid’s Eye
Also known as: Bright Magenta , Maiden Pink , Kind Magenta , Pink Glamour
As a medium take on pink, Cupid’s Eye carries playful and warm energy that suits beauty and fashion and romantic branding. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 6.52:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Cupid’s Eye color codes
- HEX
- #FF22DD
- RGB
- rgb(255, 34, 221)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 34, 221, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(309, 100%, 57%)
- HSV
- hsv(309, 87%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 87%, 13%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(59.7 87.3 -42.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(69.0% 0.292 336.2)
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: fuchsia #FF00FF · ΔE 4.7
- RAL 4003: Heather violet #D15B8F · ΔE 14.8 · 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 Cupid’s Eye 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 Cupid’s Eye
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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 Cupid’s Eye 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 3.22:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.52:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Cupid’s Eye background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Cupid’s Eye
Cupid’s Eye with its complement
Soft neighbors of Cupid’s Eye
Cupid’s Eye triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Barbara #FF0FF3 · ΔE 3.2
- Pink Pride #EF1DE7 · ΔE 3.8
- Fuchsia #ED0DD9 · ΔE 4.1
- Vice City #EE00DD · ΔE 4.2
- Magenta #FF00FF · ΔE 4.7
- Pink Party #FF55EE · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Cupid’s Eye is closest to Green Mana .
FAQ
Cupid’s Eye FAQs
What color is Cupid’s Eye?
Cupid’s Eye is a medium pink with the hex code #FF22DD. In HSL terms it has a hue of 309°, 100% saturation, and 57% lightness.
What is the hex code for Cupid’s Eye?
The hex code for Cupid’s Eye is #FF22DD. In RGB it's rgb(255, 34, 221), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 87%, 13%, 0%).
What colors go well with Cupid’s Eye?
Cupid’s Eye pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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