Peekaboo

Also known as: Selago, Minified Magenta, Bubble Bath, Violet Vogue

Quietly soft and romantic, Peekaboo is a warm-toned pink that earns its keep in soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Peekaboo plays well with green tones — the harmonies below show exactly which ones. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (15.96:1), but avoid it as text on white.

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)

Color intelligence

sRGB safe

Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.

Temperature

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

subtle purple undertone in this near-neutral

Nearest standard colors

  • 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 — 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, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • Interiors: Soft and low-saturation — a candidate for full walls, where vivid colors overwhelm.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Peekaboo

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

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

Contrast & accessibility

Aa — on white

contrast 1.32:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 15.96:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Peekaboo background: #000000

Palettes featuring Peekaboo

Peekaboo with its complement

Soft neighbors of Peekaboo

Peekaboo triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Peekaboo is closest to Water Lily.

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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