Pink color · XKCD survey name
Purple Pink Color Code: #E03FD8
Purple Pink (#E03FD8) is a medium, rich magenta shade: RGB 224, 63, 216, HSL 303°, 72%, 56%. Black text reads best on it (5.87:1 contrast).
Purple Pink color values
#E03FD8
rgb(224, 63, 216)
hsl(303, 72%, 56%)
303, 72%, 88%
hwb(303 25% 12%)
0%, 72%, 4%, 12%
14696408
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Purple Pink?
“Purple 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 303° places it in the magenta part of the color wheel, with 72% saturation (rich) and 56% lightness (medium). It sits between warm and cool.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 37% of them and more saturated than 26% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.244, 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.
Purple Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 56% and its relative luminance is 0.244. Black text reads best on it (5.87:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Purple Pink
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 3.57:1 Limited | Fail | Pass | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 5.87:1 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 Purple 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 Purple Pink
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
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Similar colors
Where to use Purple Pink
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.87:1 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
- Illustrations and stickers
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
Use Purple Pink in CSS
:root {
--color-purple-pink: #E03FD8;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-purple-pink);
background-color: #E03FD8;
border: 2px solid #E03FD8;
}Questions about Purple Pink
What is the HEX code for Purple Pink?
Purple Pink is #E03FD8.
What is the RGB value of Purple Pink?
The RGB value of Purple Pink is 224, 63, 216: 224 red, 63 green and 216 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(224, 63, 216) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Purple Pink?
The HSL value of Purple Pink is 303°, 72%, 56% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(303, 72%, 56%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Purple Pink?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 72%, Y 4%, K 12%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Purple Pink a light or dark color?
Purple Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 56% and its relative luminance is 0.244. Black text reads best on it (5.87:1 contrast).
How does Purple Pink look with white text?
White text on Purple Pink has a contrast ratio of 3.57:1, rated Limited. It does not reach WCAG AA for normal text; use large text only.
How does Purple Pink look with black text?
Black text on Purple Pink has a contrast ratio of 5.87:1, rated Good. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Purple Pink?
Lime Green is its complementary color, and Dark Orchid sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Purple Pink be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (5.87:1 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 Purple Pink in CSS?
Use color: #E03FD8; for text, background-color: #E03FD8; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-purple-pink: #E03FD8; and reuse it with var(--color-purple-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.