Pink color · XKCD survey name
Neon Pink Color Code: #FE019A
The HEX code for Neon Pink is #FE019A. It is a medium, vivid rose color made of 254 red, 1 green and 154 blue (HSL 324°, 99%, 50%). Black text reads best on it (5.68:1 contrast).
Neon Pink color values
#FE019A
rgb(254, 1, 154)
hsl(324, 99%, 50%)
324, 100%, 100%
hwb(324 0% 0%)
0%, 100%, 39%, 0%
16646554
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Neon Pink?
“Neon 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 324° places it in the rose part of the color wheel, with 99% saturation (vivid) and 50% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 26% of them and more saturated than 63% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.234, which makes it a mid-tone color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Neon Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.234. Black text reads best on it (5.68:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Neon Pink
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.69:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 5.68:1 Good | Pass | Pass | Fail | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Neon 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 Neon Pink
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Neon Pink
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.68:1 contrast with black)
- Accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations
- Large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
- Illustrations and stickers
Use Neon Pink in CSS
:root {
--color-neon-pink: #FE019A;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-neon-pink);
background-color: #FE019A;
border: 2px solid #FE019A;
}Questions about Neon Pink
What is the HEX code for Neon Pink?
Neon Pink is #FE019A.
What is the RGB value of Neon Pink?
The RGB value of Neon Pink is 254, 1, 154: 254 red, 1 green and 154 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(254, 1, 154) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Neon Pink?
The HSL value of Neon Pink is 324°, 99%, 50% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(324, 99%, 50%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Neon Pink?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 100%, Y 39%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Neon Pink a light or dark color?
Neon Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 50% and its relative luminance is 0.234. Black text reads best on it (5.68:1 contrast).
How does Neon Pink look with white text?
White text on Neon Pink has a contrast ratio of 3.69:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Neon Pink look with black text?
Black text on Neon Pink has a contrast ratio of 5.68:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Neon Pink?
Light Neon Green is its complementary color, and Hot Purple sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Neon Pink be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.68:1 contrast with black); accents that need to stand out: call-to-action buttons, charts and illustrations; large headings, icons and graphics, where a 3:1 contrast ratio is enough.
How do I use Neon Pink in CSS?
Use color: #FE019A; for text, background-color: #FE019A; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-neon-pink: #FE019A; and reuse it with var(--color-neon-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.