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#FF0099 color code is #FF0099. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ff0099.

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#FF0099 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FF0099 is 0.2356. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.68:1 against white and 5.71:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FF0099 on white3.68:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#FF0099 on black5.71:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #FF00993.68:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #FF00995.71:1AA

#FF0099 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FF0099?+
The hex code for #FF0099 is #FF0099. In RGB it's rgb(255, 0, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(324, 100%, 50%).
What is the RGB value of #FF0099?+
#FF0099 in RGB is (255, 0, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 0, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #FF0099?+
#FF0099 converts to CMYK(0%, 100%, 40%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FF0099.
Is #ff0099 a warm or cool color?+
#FF0099 (#FF0099) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 324° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ff0099 belong to?+
#FF0099 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 324°, 100%, 50% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is #ff0099 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FF0099 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.68:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ff0099?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FF0099 (#FF0099) is 806 C Pantone 806 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FF0099 in design

Practical guidance for using #ff0099 (#FF0099) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FF0099 (#FF0099) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.7:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.7:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FF0099 (#FF0099) reads as high-energy and confident and versatile across product tiers. It fits naturally into beauty, weddings, romance, soft-feminine brands. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

#FF0099 flatters cool-leaning skin tones (pink, rosy, blue undertones) and works best in autumn/winter collections. Pair it with cool neutrals (charcoal, slate, off-white, black) and it works as a sophisticated alternative to navy. Deep cool tones photograph richly under indoor light and read as quiet luxury — strong choice for eveningwear.

Interior design

#FF0099 works as either a primary wall color or a strong accent — versatile across most rooms. As a wall color it pairs with white trim and warm wood; as an accent (sofa, chair, large art) it lifts a neutral room without overwhelming it. Test a large swatch against your room's natural light at three times of day before committing — mid-tone colors shift more than light or dark colors do.