Warm Pink

Also known as: Macaroon Rose, Watermelon Juice, Bonker Pink, Sasquatch Socks

With its warm undertone, Warm Pink (#FB5581) comes across as bold and energetic. Designers reach for it in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. For accessible text, use it on black or near-black backgrounds (6.72:1, passes WCAG AA) rather than white.

Warm Pink color codes

HEX
#FB5581
RGB
rgb(251, 85, 129)
RGBA
rgba(251, 85, 129, 1)
HSL
hsl(344, 95%, 66%)
HSV
hsv(344, 66%, 98%)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 66%, 49%, 2%)
LAB
lab(61.1 66.1 12.7)
OKLCH
oklch(68.5% 0.203 8.3)

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

warm

Nearest standard colors

  • CSS: palevioletred#DB7093 · ΔE 7.5
  • RAL 3014 — Antique pink#D47479 · ΔE 9.4 · 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 Warm Pink 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: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.

Copy as — every ecosystem

Tints, shades, and tones of Warm Pink

Tints (lighter)

Shades (darker)

Tones (muted)

Color harmonies

Palettes built from Warm Pink 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 3.13:1

AA failAAA failAA large pass

Aa — on black

contrast 6.72:1

AA passAAA failAA large pass

Best text color on a Warm Pink background: #000000

Palettes featuring Warm Pink

Warm Pink with its complement

Soft neighbors of Warm Pink

Warm Pink triad

Similar colors

Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Warm Pink is closest to Billiard.

Warm Pink FAQs

What color is Warm Pink?

Warm Pink is a medium red with the hex code #FB5581. In HSL terms it has a hue of 344°, 95% saturation, and 66% lightness.

What is the hex code for Warm Pink?

The hex code for Warm Pink is #FB5581. In RGB it's rgb(251, 85, 129), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 66%, 49%, 2%).

What colors go well with Warm Pink?

Warm Pink 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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