Pink color · XKCD survey name
Lavender Pink Color Code: #DD85D7
The HEX code for Lavender Pink is #DD85D7. It is a medium-light, rich magenta color made of 221 red, 133 green and 215 blue (HSL 304°, 56%, 69%). Black text reads best on it (8.41:1 contrast).
Lavender Pink color values
#DD85D7
rgb(221, 133, 215)
hsl(304, 56%, 69%)
304, 40%, 87%
hwb(304 52% 13%)
0%, 40%, 3%, 13%
14517719
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Lavender Pink?
“Lavender Pink” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 304° places it in the magenta part of the color wheel, with 56% saturation (rich) and 69% lightness (medium-light). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 58% of them and more saturated than 20% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.370, which makes it a light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Lavender Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 69% and its relative luminance is 0.370. Black text reads best on it (8.41:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Lavender Pink
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 2.49:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 8.41:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Lavender Pink
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Lavender Pink
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Lavender Pink
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (8.41:1 contrast with black)
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
- Illustrations and stickers
Use Lavender Pink in CSS
:root {
--color-lavender-pink: #DD85D7;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-lavender-pink);
background-color: #DD85D7;
border: 2px solid #DD85D7;
}Questions about Lavender Pink
What is the HEX code for Lavender Pink?
Lavender Pink is #DD85D7.
What is the RGB value of Lavender Pink?
The RGB value of Lavender Pink is 221, 133, 215: 221 red, 133 green and 215 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(221, 133, 215) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Lavender Pink?
The HSL value of Lavender Pink is 304°, 56%, 69% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(304, 56%, 69%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Lavender Pink?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 40%, Y 3%, K 13%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Lavender Pink a light or dark color?
Lavender Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 69% and its relative luminance is 0.370. Black text reads best on it (8.41:1 contrast).
How does Lavender Pink look with white text?
White text on Lavender Pink has a contrast ratio of 2.49:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Lavender Pink look with black text?
Black text on Lavender Pink has a contrast ratio of 8.41:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Lavender Pink?
Light Green is its complementary color, and Baby Purple sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Lavender Pink be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (8.41:1 contrast with black); playful brand accents; soft backgrounds and cards.
How do I use Lavender Pink in CSS?
Use color: #DD85D7; for text, background-color: #DD85D7; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-lavender-pink: #DD85D7; and reuse it with var(--color-lavender-pink).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.