Primrose
Also known as: Dull Pink, Sweet Chrysanthemum, Heirloom Rose, Reflecting Rose
Primrose sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a lively red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in food branding and sale banners. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (7.71:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.
Primrose color codes
- HEX
- #D6859F
- RGB
- rgb(214, 133, 159)
- RGBA
- rgba(214, 133, 159, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(341, 50%, 68%)
- HSV
- hsv(341, 38%, 84%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 38%, 26%, 16%)
- LAB
- lab(64.9 34.4 -0.0)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.8% 0.104 359.4)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: palevioletred#DB7093 · ΔE 5.3
- RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 9.6 · 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 Primrose 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Primrose
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Primrose 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 2.72:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.71:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Primrose background: #000000
Palettes featuring Primrose
Primrose with its complement
Soft neighbors of Primrose
Primrose triad
Similar colors
- Kiss#D28CA7 · ΔE 2.6
- Pomelo Red#E38FAC · ΔE 3.4
- Pinch Me#C88CA4 · ΔE 4.0
- Foxy Pink#DB95AB · ΔE 4.2
- Muted Pink#D1768F · ΔE 4.3
- Charm#D0748B · ΔE 5.1
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Primrose is closest to Water Park.
Primrose FAQs
What color is Primrose?
Primrose is a medium red with the hex code #D6859F. In HSL terms it has a hue of 341°, 50% saturation, and 68% lightness.
What is the hex code for Primrose?
The hex code for Primrose is #D6859F. In RGB it's rgb(214, 133, 159), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 38%, 26%, 16%).
What colors go well with Primrose?
Primrose 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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