Katy Berry
Also known as: Fabric of Love , King’s Plum Pie , Red Violet , Haunted Purple
A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Katy Berry works well for soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. Accessibility-wise, it clears AA for text on white at 7.06:1.
Reference
Katy Berry color codes
- HEX
- #AA0077
- RGB
- rgb(170, 0, 119)
- RGBA
- rgba(170, 0, 119, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(318, 100%, 33%)
- HSV
- hsv(318, 100%, 67%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 100%, 30%, 33%)
- LAB
- lab(38.0 64.2 -17.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(49.0% 0.207 346.7)
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: mediumvioletred #C71585 · ΔE 6.7
- RAL 4006: Traffic purple #992572 · ΔE 3.3 · 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 Katy Berry 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: 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 Katy Berry
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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 Katy Berry 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 7.06:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 2.98:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Best text color on a Katy Berry background: #ffffff
Palettes
Palettes featuring Katy Berry
Katy Berry with its complement
Soft neighbors of Katy Berry
Katy Berry triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Botticelli #B70272 · ΔE 3.7
- Fandango #B53389 · ΔE 6.1
- Grapest #880066 · ΔE 6.8
- Very Berry #BB3381 · ΔE 7.0
- Noble Plum #871F78 · ΔE 7.1
- Grape Riot #9B4682 · ΔE 8.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Katy Berry is closest to Opal Green .
FAQ
Katy Berry FAQs
What color is Katy Berry?
Katy Berry is a dark pink with the hex code #AA0077. In HSL terms it has a hue of 318°, 100% saturation, and 33% lightness.
What is the hex code for Katy Berry?
The hex code for Katy Berry is #AA0077. In RGB it's rgb(170, 0, 119), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 100%, 30%, 33%).
What colors go well with Katy Berry?
Katy Berry pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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