Pinkalicious
Also known as: Party Pig , Diva Mecha , Pink Elephants , Darling Bud
Part of the pink family, Pinkalicious pairs a pale base with a playful and warm presence. It belongs in beauty and fashion and romantic branding. Reach for a green companion shade to give Pinkalicious maximum contrast. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (11.25:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Pinkalicious color codes
- HEX
- #FF99FF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 153, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 153, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(300, 100%, 80%)
- HSV
- hsv(300, 40%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 40%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(76.8 49.9 -34.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(82.2% 0.175 327.0)
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
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: violet #EE82EE · ΔE 5.4
- RAL 7040: Window grey #9DA3A6 · ΔE 17.4 · 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 Pinkalicious works
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- 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.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pinkalicious
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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 Pinkalicious 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 1.87:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 11.25:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pinkalicious background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pinkalicious
Pinkalicious triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Party Pig #EE99FF · ΔE 3.0
- Diva Mecha #EE99EE · ΔE 3.2
- Jigglypuff #FFAAFF · ΔE 3.7
- Bubblegum #FF85FF · ΔE 3.9
- Technolust #FF80F9 · ΔE 4.7
- Atomic Pink #FB7EFD · ΔE 5.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pinkalicious is closest to Limonana .
FAQ
Pinkalicious FAQs
What color is Pinkalicious?
Pinkalicious is a light pink with the hex code #FF99FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 300°, 100% saturation, and 80% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pinkalicious?
The hex code for Pinkalicious is #FF99FF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 153, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 40%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Pinkalicious?
Pinkalicious pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony, and with yellow accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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