Fuchsia

Also known as: Vice City, Ferocious Flamingo, Pink Pride, Méi Gūi Zǐ Purple

Fuchsia is a medium, vivid pink that reads as soft and romantic. It shines in 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 (5.66:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Fuchsia color codes

HEX
#ED0DD9
RGB
rgb(237, 13, 217)
RGBA
rgba(237, 13, 217, 1)
HSL
hsl(305, 90%, 49%)
HSV
hsv(305, 95%, 93%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 95%, 8%, 7%)
LAB
lab(55.4 85.7 -47.0)
OKLCH
oklch(65.4% 0.290 333.1)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

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

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: fuchsia#FF00FF · ΔE 5.6
  • RAL 4003 — Heather violet#D15B8F · ΔE 15.2 · 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 Fuchsia 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 Fuchsia

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Fuchsia 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 3.71:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 5.66:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Fuchsia background: #000000

Palettes featuring Fuchsia

Fuchsia with its complement

Soft neighbors of Fuchsia

Fuchsia triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Fuchsia is closest to Green Mana.

Fuchsia FAQs

What color is Fuchsia?

Fuchsia is a medium pink with the hex code #ED0DD9. In HSL terms it has a hue of 305°, 90% saturation, and 49% lightness.

What is the hex code for Fuchsia?

The hex code for Fuchsia is #ED0DD9. In RGB it's rgb(237, 13, 217), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 95%, 8%, 7%).

What colors go well with Fuchsia?

Fuchsia pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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