Deep Pink

HEX: #FF1493 | Modern Palette

On White
3.64:1
FAIL
On Black
5.77:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF1493
RGB
255, 20, 147
HSL
327°, 100% ,53%
CMYK
0, 92, 42, 0

About Deep Pink

Deep Pink (#FF1493) is a color with RGB(255, 20, 147) and HSL(327.6°, 100%, 53.9%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #14FF80, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #93FF14 and #1493FF. The name comes from Deep Pink (English).

  • HEX: #FF1493
  • RGB: 255, 20, 147
  • HSL: 327.6°, 100%, 53.9%
  • Mood: Energetic, Bold
  • Style: Vivid, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #14FF80
  • Triadic colors: #93FF14, #1493FF
  • The name comes from Deep Pink (English).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Deep Pink #FF1493 is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
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3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Deep Pink #FF1493 pairs with #14FF80 as its complementary color, and #93FF14 and #1493FF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Deep Pink #FF1493 moves from dark #1A000E tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6F3 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Energetic Bold
Style
Vivid Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #94948E
Protanopia #5F5F94
Tritanopia #FB3A3A
Achromatopsia #868686

Frequently Asked Questions

Deep Pink (#FF1493) is a color with RGB(255, 20, 147) and HSL(327.6°, 100%, 53.9%).

#FF1493 pairs strongly with #14FF80 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF1493 is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Vivid, Warm styles.

#FF1493 is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold.

The name Deep Pink is linked to Deep Pink from English, meaning A shade of pink that is dark or intense..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Deep Pink
Meaning A shade of pink that is dark or intense.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 19th - Early 20th Century (as a specific color name)

History

The word 'pink' itself comes from the Dutch 'pinck oogen' meaning 'small eyes', referring to the small eyes of a flower (Dianthus). The color pink has been used in art and fashion for centuries, often associated with youth, femininity, and romance. 'Deep pink' specifically refers to a more saturated and darker version of this hue. The hexadecimal code #ff1493 is a modern, digital representation of this color, standardized for web and digital design. It's a vibrant, almost fuchsia-like pink.

First Recorded Use

While 'pink' has existed for centuries, the specific compound 'deep pink' as a named color, rather than a simple description, became more common with the proliferation of color charts, dyes, and standardized color systems. Its use as a distinct color name likely solidified in the late 19th or early 20th century.

Cultural Associations

Deep pink, like other shades of pink, is often associated with femininity, love, and sweetness. However, its 'deep' quality can also lend it a sense of boldness, passion, and sophistication, distinguishing it from lighter, more pastel pinks. It's frequently seen in fashion, cosmetics, floral arrangements, and branding for products targeting women or conveying a sense of vibrancy and fun. In some contexts, it can also be associated with punk aesthetics or a rebellious femininity due to its intensity.

Similar Named Colors
Magenta (process) #FF0090 ΔE 0.71
Persian Rose #FE28A2 ΔE 2.83
Rose Bonbon #F9429E ΔE 3.41
French Fuchsia #FD3F92 ΔE 3.43

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF1493;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF1493;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF1493;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF1493,
        #14FF80
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF1493,
        #14FF80
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$deep-pink: #FF1493;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$deep-pink-r: 255;
$deep-pink-g: 20;
$deep-pink-b: 147;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $deep-pink;
    color: rgba($deep-pink-r, $deep-pink-g, $deep-pink-b, 0.8);
}