Beefy Pink color: hex code #DEBEEF
Beefy Pink has the hex code #DEBEEF. It is a very light, moderate violet.
In the RGB color model it is made of 87.1% red, 74.5% green and 93.7% blue (222, 190, 239).
Its hue angle is 279°, with 60% saturation and 84% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 7% cyan, 21% magenta, 0% yellow and 6% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 12.72:1).
Beefy Pink (#DEBEEF) color codes
| HEX | #DEBEEF | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(222, 190, 239) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(87.1%, 74.5%, 93.7%) | |
| HSL | hsl(279, 60%, 84%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(279, 21%, 94%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(7%, 21%, 0%, 6%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(81.07, 20.12, -20.05) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(81.07, 28.41, 315.11) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(64.115, 58.589, 89.576) | |
| Decimal | 14597871 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Beefy Pink, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #DEBEEF | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 12.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #DEBEEF as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.65:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 12.72:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #DEBEEF looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b7c7f1Protanopia
no red cones#becaedDeuteranopia
no green cones#ddc4cfTritanopia
no blue cones#c9c9c9Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #debeef; }
.text { color: #debeef; }
.border { border: 2px solid #debeef; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(222 190 239 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #debeef, #efbee8); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Mauve.
See #DEBEEF on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #DEBEEF?
- #DEBEEF is a very light, moderate violet known as Beefy Pink. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Beefy Pink?
- The RGB value is 222, 190, 239: 222 red, 190 green and 239 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Beefy Pink?
- The complementary color is #CFEFBE, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #DEBEEF?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 12.72:1 and white text 1.65:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.