Pinkman
Also known as: Phlox , Psychedelic Purple , Afterlife , Cotton Candy Explosions
On screen, Pinkman registers as playful and warm: a medium pink at home in children's products and soft backgrounds. 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.
Reference
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)
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. Vivid colors like this typically lose some intensity in CMYK print. Request a physical proof for brand-critical work.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning cool
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: 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: 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.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pinkman
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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 Pinkman 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 3.75:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large pass
Aa on black
contrast 5.60:1
AA pass AAA fail AA large pass
Best text color on a Pinkman background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pinkman
Pinkman with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pinkman
Pinkman triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
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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