Grapefruit
Also known as: Fluorescent Red , Red Mana , Algerian Coral , Hot Coral
Grapefruit is a soft, vivid pink that reads as gentle and approachable. It earns its place in romantic branding and children's products. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (6.74:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Grapefruit color codes
- HEX
- #FD5956
- RGB
- rgb(253, 89, 86)
- RGBA
- rgba(253, 89, 86, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(1, 98%, 66%)
- HSV
- hsv(1, 66%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 65%, 66%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(61.3 63.1 37.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(68.4% 0.200 25.0)
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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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: tomato #FF6347 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 2012: Salmon orange #DB6A50 · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Grapefruit 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 Grapefruit
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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 Grapefruit 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 3.12:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 6.74:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Grapefruit background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Grapefruit
Grapefruit with its complement
Soft neighbors of Grapefruit
Grapefruit triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Red Mana #F95554 · ΔE 1.2
- Blood Burst #FF474C · ΔE 2.6
- Fusion Red #FF6163 · ΔE 2.6
- Amour #EE5851 · ΔE 2.8
- Sriracha #F56961 · ΔE 2.8
- Pastel Red #FF6961 · ΔE 3.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Grapefruit is closest to Glassmith .
FAQ
Grapefruit FAQs
What color is Grapefruit?
Grapefruit is a medium pink with the hex code #FD5956. In HSL terms it has a hue of 1°, 98% saturation, and 66% lightness.
What is the hex code for Grapefruit?
The hex code for Grapefruit is #FD5956. In RGB it's rgb(253, 89, 86), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 65%, 66%, 1%).
What colors go well with Grapefruit?
Grapefruit pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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