Vaporwave

Also known as: Candy Pink, Magenta Stream, Pink Party, Strawberry Frosting

Vaporwave is a soft, vivid pink that reads as soft and romantic. It shines 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 (8.39:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Vaporwave color codes

HEX
#FF66EE
RGB
rgb(255, 102, 238)
RGBA
rgba(255, 102, 238, 1)
HSL
hsl(307, 100%, 70%)
HSV
hsv(307, 60%, 100%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 60%, 7%, 0%)
LAB
lab(67.2 70.3 -40.0)
OKLCH
oklch(74.8% 0.238 332.3)

Color intelligence

sRGB safeShifts in CMYK print

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

CoolWarm

neutral, leaning warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: violet#EE82EE · ΔE 4.8
  • RAL 4003 — Heather violet#D15B8F · ΔE 16.8 · 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 Vaporwave works

  • Web & UI: Best as a button fill, badge, or accent — pair it with white text only at large sizes, and check contrast.
  • 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.
  • Web & UI: A supporting-cast color for UI: chart fills, tags, empty-state illustrations — not text.
  • Branding: Premium territory: beauty, creative tools, and boutique brands lean on this range.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Vaporwave

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Vaporwave 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 2.50:1

AA failAAA failAA large fail

Aa — on black

contrast 8.39:1

AA passAAA passAA large pass

Best text color on a Vaporwave background: #000000

Palettes featuring Vaporwave

Vaporwave with its complement

Soft neighbors of Vaporwave

Vaporwave triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Vaporwave is closest to Seaweed.

Vaporwave FAQs

What color is Vaporwave?

Vaporwave is a medium pink with the hex code #FF66EE. In HSL terms it has a hue of 307°, 100% saturation, and 70% lightness.

What is the hex code for Vaporwave?

The hex code for Vaporwave is #FF66EE. In RGB it's rgb(255, 102, 238), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 60%, 7%, 0%).

What colors go well with Vaporwave?

Vaporwave pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.

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