Fandango
Also known as: Lust Priestess, Loulou’s Purple, Medium Red Violet, Very Berry
As a medium take on pink, Fandango carries gentle and approachable energy that suits romantic branding and children's products. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. On white it reads clearly at 5.53:1 contrast — safe for body text under WCAG AA.
Fandango color codes
- HEX
- #B53389
- RGB
- rgb(181, 51, 137)
- RGBA
- rgba(181, 51, 137, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(320, 56%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(320, 72%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 72%, 24%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(44.5 58.2 -17.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(54.4% 0.187 344.5)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumvioletred#C71585 · ΔE 3.6
- RAL 4010 — Telemagenta#C63678 · ΔE 6.9 · 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 Fandango works
- Web & UI: Use it directly for text on light surfaces; it clears AA contrast without adjustment.
- 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: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Fandango
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Fandango 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 5.53:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.80:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Fandango background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Fandango
Fandango with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fandango
Fandango triad
Similar colors
- Very Berry#BB3381 · ΔE 2.7
- Grape Riot#9B4682 · ΔE 5.3
- Botticelli#B70272 · ΔE 5.7
- Katy Berry#AA0077 · ΔE 6.1
- Hibiscus#B6316C · ΔE 7.0
- Feminism#9D5783 · ΔE 8.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fandango is closest to Elf.
Fandango FAQs
What color is Fandango?
Fandango is a medium pink with the hex code #B53389. In HSL terms it has a hue of 320°, 56% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Fandango?
The hex code for Fandango is #B53389. In RGB it's rgb(181, 51, 137), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 72%, 24%, 29%).
What colors go well with Fandango?
Fandango pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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