Eosin Pink
Also known as: Rose Pink , Illicit Pink , Drunken Flamingo , Kisses
A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Eosin Pink works well for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. A green counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.65:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Eosin Pink color codes
- HEX
- #FF5EC4
- RGB
- rgb(255, 94, 196)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 94, 196, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(322, 100%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(322, 63%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 63%, 23%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(64.7 69.0 -20.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(72.2% 0.221 345.1)
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: hotpink #FF69B4 · ΔE 4.3
- RAL 4003: Heather violet #D15B8F · ΔE 11.1 · 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 Eosin Pink works
- Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent. Pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- 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.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks. Use sparingly in UI.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Eosin Pink
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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 Eosin Pink 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 2.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.65:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Eosin Pink background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Eosin Pink
Eosin Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Eosin Pink
Eosin Pink triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Kisses #FF66BB · ΔE 2.6
- Candy Pink #FF63E9 · ΔE 6.2
- Barbiecore #E15ACB · ΔE 6.5
- Vaporwave #FF66EE · ΔE 7.0
- Pink Party #FF55EE · ΔE 7.3
- Brutal Pink #FF00BB · ΔE 7.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Eosin Pink is closest to Slime Girl .
FAQ
Eosin Pink FAQs
What color is Eosin Pink?
Eosin Pink is a medium pink with the hex code #FF5EC4. In HSL terms it has a hue of 322°, 100% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Eosin Pink?
The hex code for Eosin Pink is #FF5EC4. In RGB it's rgb(255, 94, 196), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 63%, 23%, 0%).
What colors go well with Eosin Pink?
Eosin 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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