Fandango
Also known as: Loulou’s Purple , Medium Red Violet , Very Berry , Rrosy-Fingered Dawn
Expect gentle and approachable associations from Fandango, a medium pink suited to 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.
Reference
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)
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: 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: 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: 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
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Fandango
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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 Fandango 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 5.53:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 3.80:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Fandango background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Fandango
Fandango with its complement
Soft neighbors of Fandango
Fandango triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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