Hibiscus
Also known as: Fiery Fuchsia, Rich Maroon, Spicy Purple, Chaotic Roses
A lively pink with a gentle and approachable character, Hibiscus works beautifully for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. It's dark enough to use for text on white backgrounds (5.76:1, passes WCAG AA).
Hibiscus color codes
- HEX
- #B6316C
- RGB
- rgb(182, 49, 108)
- RGBA
- rgba(182, 49, 108, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(333, 58%, 45%)
- HSV
- hsv(333, 73%, 71%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 73%, 41%, 29%)
- LAB
- lab(43.5 56.7 -1.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(53.3% 0.176 358.0)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: mediumvioletred#C71585 · ΔE 6.1
- RAL 4010 — Telemagenta#C63678 · ΔE 3.9 · 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 Hibiscus works
- Web & UI: Dark enough for body text and icons on white backgrounds — it passes WCAG AA as-is.
- 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: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Hibiscus
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Hibiscus 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 5.76:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 3.64:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Hibiscus background: #ffffff
Palettes featuring Hibiscus
Hibiscus with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hibiscus
Hibiscus triad
Similar colors
- Very Berry#BB3381 · ΔE 4.7
- Botticelli#B70272 · ΔE 5.0
- Magentarama#CF3476 · ΔE 5.4
- Mauve It#BB4466 · ΔE 5.8
- Self-Love#D22B6D · ΔE 5.8
- Fandango#B53389 · ΔE 7.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hibiscus is closest to Ivy.
Hibiscus FAQs
What color is Hibiscus?
Hibiscus is a medium pink with the hex code #B6316C. In HSL terms it has a hue of 333°, 58% saturation, and 45% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hibiscus?
The hex code for Hibiscus is #B6316C. In RGB it's rgb(182, 49, 108), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 73%, 41%, 29%).
What colors go well with Hibiscus?
Hibiscus pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
Got a photo with a color like this? Identify it with the analyzer — free, instant, private.