Pinkman
Also known as: Phlox, Psychedelic Purple, Afterlife, Cotton Candy Explosions
As a medium take on pink, Pinkman carries soft and romantic energy that suits romantic branding and children's products. For contrast, pair it with a green from its complementary palette below. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (5.60:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Pinkman color codes
- HEX
- #DD11FF
- RGB
- rgb(221, 17, 255)
- RGBA
- rgba(221, 17, 255, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(291, 100%, 53%)
- HSV
- hsv(291, 93%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(13%, 93%, 0%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(54.6 86.5 -69.8)
- OKLCH
- oklch(65.4% 0.308 320.5)
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
neutral, leaning cool
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: fuchsia#FF00FF · ΔE 6.0
- RAL 7000 — Squirrel grey#7E8B92 · ΔE 16.3 · 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 Pinkman works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence — strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pinkman
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pinkman 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 3.75:1
AA failAAA failAA large pass
Aa — on black
contrast 5.60:1
AA passAAA failAA large pass
Best text color on a Pinkman background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pinkman
Pinkman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pinkman
Pinkman triad
Similar colors
- Epink#DD33FF · ΔE 2.2
- Magento#BF3CFF · ΔE 4.4
- Pink Pride#EF1DE7 · ΔE 5.1
- Vice City#EE00DD · ΔE 5.8
- Magenta#FF00FF · ΔE 6.0
- Fuchsia#ED0DD9 · ΔE 6.3
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pinkman is closest to Vegetarian.
Pinkman FAQs
What color is Pinkman?
Pinkman is a medium pink with the hex code #DD11FF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 291°, 100% saturation, and 53% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pinkman?
The hex code for Pinkman is #DD11FF. In RGB it's rgb(221, 17, 255), and in CMYK it's cmyk(13%, 93%, 0%, 0%).
What colors go well with Pinkman?
Pinkman 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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