Epink
Also known as: Cotton Candy Explosions, Geisha Pink, Afterlife, Apple II Magenta
Epink is a soft, vivid pink that reads as playful and warm. It shines in children's products and soft backgrounds. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.99:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Epink color codes
- HEX
- #DD33FF
- RGB
- rgb(221, 51, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 51, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(290, 100%, 60%)
- HSV
- hsv(290, 80%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 80%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(56.6 80.8 -66.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(66.8% 0.290 320.0)
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 cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: fuchsia#FF00FF · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 7000 — Squirrel grey#7E8B92 · ΔE 15.7 · 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 Epink 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 — 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Epink
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Epink 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 3.50:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.99:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Epink background: #000000
Palettes featuring Epink
Epink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Epink
Epink triad
Similar colors
- Pinkman#DD11FF · ΔE 2.2
- Pink Pride#EF1DE7 · ΔE 4.7
- Magento#BF3CFF · ΔE 4.9
- Magenta#FF00FF · ΔE 5.0
- Barbara#FF0FF3 · ΔE 5.7
- Vice City#EE00DD · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Epink is closest to Vegetarian.
Epink FAQs
What color is Epink?
Epink is a medium pink with the hex code #DD33FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 290°, 100% saturation, and 60% lightness.
What is the hex code for Epink?
The hex code for Epink is #DD33FF. In RGB it's rgb(221, 51, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 80%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Epink?
Epink 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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