Pinky
Also known as: Informative Pink, Tickle Me Pink, Strawberry Dreams, Rock’n’Rose
Part of the red family, Pinky pairs a soft base with a confident and commanding presence — ideal for sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Reach for a cyan companion shade to give Pinky maximum contrast. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 9.13:1 on black clears AA.
Pinky color codes
- HEX
- #FC86AA
- RGB
- rgb(252, 134, 170)
- RGBA
- rgba(252, 134, 170, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(342, 95%, 76%)
- HSV
- hsv(342, 47%, 99%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 47%, 33%, 1%)
- LAB
- lab(70.3 48.5 2.4)
- OKLCH
- oklch(76.0% 0.148 1.8)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: hotpink#FF69B4 · ΔE 7.7
- RAL 3015 — Light pink#E1A6AD · ΔE 10.8 · 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 Pinky works
- Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
- Interiors: Strong for a whole room, excellent in doses: an accent wall, cabinetry, or a statement chair.
- Fashion: Wears best as the statement piece — a top, scarf, or shoes — against neutral basics.
- Branding: High-energy brand material: strong for food, fitness, and youth-facing marks — use sparingly in UI.
- Branding: A secondary brand color by nature: it supports a stronger primary and shines in illustration.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pinky
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pinky 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 2.30:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 9.13:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pinky background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pinky
Pinky with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pinky
Pinky triad
Similar colors
- Rock’n’Rose#FC8AAA · ΔE 1.1
- Embarrassed#EE7799 · ΔE 4.3
- Xoxo#F08497 · ΔE 4.7
- Pomelo Red#E38FAC · ΔE 4.9
- Piggy#EF98AA · ΔE 5.4
- Blush Hour#FF6F91 · ΔE 5.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pinky is closest to Turquoise.
Pinky FAQs
What color is Pinky?
Pinky is a light red with the hex code #FC86AA. In HSL terms it has a hue of 342°, 95% saturation, and 76% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pinky?
The hex code for Pinky is #FC86AA. In RGB it's rgb(252, 134, 170), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 47%, 33%, 1%).
What colors go well with Pinky?
Pinky pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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