Drama Queen
Also known as: Teen Queen , Long Forgotten Purple , Flowering Raspberry , Screen Gem
Expect gentle and approachable associations from Drama Queen, a medium pink suited to soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.42:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Drama Queen color codes
- HEX
- #A37298
- RGB
- rgb(163, 114, 152)
- RGBA
- rgba(163, 114, 152, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(313, 21%, 54%)
- HSV
- hsv(313, 30%, 64%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 30%, 7%, 36%)
- LAB
- lab(54.1 24.5 -12.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(61.5% 0.081 334.9)
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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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: palevioletred #DB7093 · ΔE 12.8
- RAL 4011: Pearl violet #8773A1 · ΔE 8.8 · 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 Drama Queen works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece, a top, scarf, or shoes, against neutral basics.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Drama Queen
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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 Drama Queen 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 3.88:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.42:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Drama Queen background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Drama Queen
Drama Queen with its complement
Soft neighbors of Drama Queen
Drama Queen triad
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Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Drama Queen is closest to Leafy .
FAQ
Drama Queen FAQs
What color is Drama Queen?
Drama Queen is a medium pink with the hex code #A37298. In HSL terms it has a hue of 313°, 21% saturation, and 54% lightness.
What is the hex code for Drama Queen?
The hex code for Drama Queen is #A37298. In RGB it's rgb(163, 114, 152), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 30%, 7%, 36%).
What colors go well with Drama Queen?
Drama Queen pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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