Kirby
Also known as: Prunus Avium , Nova Pink , Twinkly Pinkily , Bit of Berry
Kirby is a medium, lively pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in children's products and soft backgrounds. A cyan counterpart from the complementary harmony gives it the most tension. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.24:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Reference
Kirby color codes
- HEX
- #D74894
- RGB
- rgb(215, 72, 148)
- RGBA
- rgba(215, 72, 148, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(328, 64%, 56%)
- HSV
- hsv(328, 67%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 67%, 31%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(53.6 61.4 -10.2)
- OKLCH
- oklch(62.2% 0.193 351.4)
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 6.4
- RAL 4003: Heather violet #D15B8F · ΔE 4.1 · 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 Kirby 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 Kirby
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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 Kirby 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 4.00:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.24:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Kirby background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Kirby
Kirby with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kirby
Kirby triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Sugar Rush #D85DA1 · ΔE 4.3
- Llilacquered #C35B99 · ΔE 4.4
- Neon Pink #FE019A · ΔE 6.0
- Lipstick #C95B83 · ΔE 6.0
- Fat Smooch #C1537D · ΔE 6.2
- Magentarama #CF3476 · ΔE 6.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Kirby is closest to Pool Table .
FAQ
Kirby FAQs
What color is Kirby?
Kirby is a medium pink with the hex code #D74894. In HSL terms it has a hue of 328°, 64% saturation, and 56% lightness.
What is the hex code for Kirby?
The hex code for Kirby is #D74894. In RGB it's rgb(215, 72, 148), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 67%, 31%, 16%).
What colors go well with Kirby?
Kirby 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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