Peekaboo
Also known as: Selago , Minified Magenta , Bubble Bath , Violet Vogue
Peekaboo is a pale, muted pink that reads as playful and warm. It earns its place in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Peekaboo plays well with green tones. The harmonies below show which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.96:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Peekaboo color codes
- HEX
- #E6DEE6
- RGB
- rgb(230, 222, 230)
- RGBA
- rgba(230, 222, 230, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(300, 14%, 89%)
- HSV
- hsv(300, 3%, 90%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 10%)
- LAB
- lab(89.3 3.9 -2.9)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.9% 0.014 325.7)
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 and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral
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: lavenderblush #FFF0F5 · ΔE 5.0
- RAL 7047: Telegrey 4 #CFD0CF · ΔE 7.9 · 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 Peekaboo works
- Web & UI: A natural surface tint: use it for cards, section backgrounds, or hover states instead of flat white.
- Interiors: A softer alternative to builder's white for walls, trim, or ceilings. It turns warmer under evening light.
- Fashion: A wardrobe neutral: it anchors outfits and pairs with nearly any accent color.
- Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, and empty-state illustrations, but not text.
- Interiors: Soft and low-saturation: a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Peekaboo
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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 Peekaboo 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 1.32:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.96:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Peekaboo background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Peekaboo
Peekaboo with its complement
Soft neighbors of Peekaboo
Peekaboo triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pastel Day #DFD8E1 · ΔE 1.5
- Bride #EFE7EB · ΔE 2.7
- Salt-N-Pepa #DCD9DB · ΔE 4.2
- Diamond Cut #E9E9F0 · ΔE 4.3
- Chrome #E1DFE1 · ΔE 4.3
- Cloud Break #F6F1FE · ΔE 4.6
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Peekaboo is closest to Water Lily .
FAQ
Peekaboo FAQs
What color is Peekaboo?
Peekaboo is a light pink with the hex code #E6DEE6. In HSL terms it has a hue of 300°, 14% saturation, and 89% lightness.
What is the hex code for Peekaboo?
The hex code for Peekaboo is #E6DEE6. In RGB it's rgb(230, 222, 230), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 3%, 0%, 10%).
What colors go well with Peekaboo?
Peekaboo pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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