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#FF3399 color code is #FF3399. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with #ff3399.

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#FF3399 Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of #FF3399 is 0.2593. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.40:1 against white and 6.19:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
#FF3399 on white3.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
#FF3399 on black6.19:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on #FF33993.40:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on #FF33996.19:1AA

#FF3399 — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for #FF3399?+
The hex code for #FF3399 is #FF3399. In RGB it's rgb(255, 51, 153), and in HSL it's hsl(330, 100%, 60%).
What is the RGB value of #FF3399?+
#FF3399 in RGB is (255, 51, 153). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 51, 153).
What is the CMYK value of #FF3399?+
#FF3399 converts to CMYK(0%, 80%, 40%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FF3399.
Is #ff3399 a warm or cool color?+
#FF3399 (#FF3399) is a warm pink — its hue sits at 330° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does #ff3399 belong to?+
#FF3399 belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 330°, 100%, 60% — a warm tone within the broader pink group.
Is #ff3399 accessible for body text on a white background?+
#FF3399 on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.4:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for #ff3399?+
The nearest Pantone match for #FF3399 (#FF3399) is 812 C Pantone 812 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use #FF3399 in design

Practical guidance for using #ff3399 (#FF3399) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

#FF3399 (#FF3399) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 6.2:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.4:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, #FF3399 (#FF3399) 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

#FF3399 flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — #ff3399 can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

#FF3399 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.