Hot Pink
Also known as: Electric Pink , Pink Panther , Philippine Pink , Strong Pink
Hot Pink holds a medium position in the pink range and reads as gentle and approachable. You'll see it used for children's products and soft backgrounds. Match it with cyan accents when the design calls for energy over calm. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (5.65:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Hot Pink color codes
- HEX
- #FF028D
- RGB
- rgb(255, 2, 141)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 2, 141, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(327, 100%, 50%)
- HSV
- hsv(327, 99%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 99%, 45%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(56.0 84.4 -1.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.0% 0.264 358.5)
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. 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: deeppink #FF1493 · ΔE 1.2
- RAL 4003: Heather violet #D15B8F · ΔE 8.3 · 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 Hot Pink 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: 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: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Hot Pink
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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 Hot Pink 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 3.72:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.65:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Hot Pink background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Hot Pink
Hot Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Hot Pink
Hot Pink triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Neon Pink #FE019A · ΔE 2.7
- Neon Rose #FF0080 · ΔE 2.7
- Pink Ink #FF1476 · ΔE 5.3
- Amor #EE3377 · ΔE 5.3
- Cyberpink #FF2077 · ΔE 5.4
- Pansy #F75394 · ΔE 6.0
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Hot Pink is closest to Hobgoblin .
FAQ
Hot Pink FAQs
What color is Hot Pink?
Hot Pink is a medium pink with the hex code #FF028D. In HSL terms it has a hue of 327°, 100% saturation, and 50% lightness.
What is the hex code for Hot Pink?
The hex code for Hot Pink is #FF028D. In RGB it's rgb(255, 2, 141), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 99%, 45%, 0%).
What colors go well with Hot Pink?
Hot Pink 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.
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