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Deep Pink#FF1493

Deep Pink color code is #FF1493. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with deep pink.

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Deep Pink Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Deep Pink is 0.2387. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 3.64:1 against white and 5.77:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Deep Pink on white3.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Deep Pink on black5.77:1AA
The quick brown fox
White on Deep Pink3.64:1AA Large
The quick brown fox
Black on Deep Pink5.77:1AA

Deep Pink — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Deep Pink?+
The hex code for Deep Pink is #FF1493. In RGB it's rgb(255, 20, 147), and in HSL it's hsl(328, 100%, 54%).
What is the RGB value of Deep Pink?+
Deep Pink in RGB is (255, 20, 147). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 20, 147).
What is the CMYK value of Deep Pink?+
Deep Pink converts to CMYK(0%, 92%, 42%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FF1493.
Is deep pink a warm or cool color?+
Deep Pink (#FF1493) is a transitional pink — its hue sits at 328° on the color wheel, placing it in the transitional part of the spectrum.
What color family does deep pink belong to?+
Deep Pink belongs to the pink family. Its HSL is 328°, 100%, 54% — a transitional tone within the broader pink group.
Is deep pink accessible for body text on a white background?+
Deep Pink on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 3.64:1 — passes AA only for large text (18pt+). Use a darker shade for body copy.
What is the closest Pantone match for deep pink?+
The nearest Pantone match for Deep Pink (#FF1493) is 806 C Pantone 806 C, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Deep Pink in design

Practical guidance for using deep pink (#FF1493) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Deep Pink (#FF1493) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 5.8:1 against black it's AA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 3.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Deep Pink (#FF1493) 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

Deep Pink 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

Deep Pink 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.