Kirby
Also known as: Prunus Avium, Nova Pink, Twinkly Pinkily, Bit of Berry
Expect playful and warm associations from Kirby — a medium pink well suited to 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.
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)
Color intelligence
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
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Kirby
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 4.00:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.24:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Kirby background: #000000
Palettes featuring Kirby
Kirby with its complement
Soft neighbors of Kirby
Kirby triad
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.
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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