Drunken Flamingo color: hex code #FF55CC
Drunken Flamingo has the hex code #FF55CC. It is a light, vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 33.3% green and 80% blue (255, 85, 204).
Its hue angle is 318°, with 100% saturation and 67% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 67% magenta, 20% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 7.42:1).
Drunken Flamingo (#FF55CC) color codes
| HEX | #FF55CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 85, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 33.3%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(318, 100%, 67%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(318, 67%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 67%, 20%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(63.44, 75.21, -27.36) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(63.44, 80.03, 340.01) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(55.389, 32.122, 60.398) | |
| Decimal | 16733644 | |
| Short hex | #F5C |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Drunken Flamingo, 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 #FF55CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 7.42:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 2.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FF55CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 2.83:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 7.42:1 | 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 #FF55CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#6388cfProtanopia
no red cones#97a4c8Deuteranopia
no green cones#ff5789Tritanopia
no blue cones#9a9a9aAchromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ff55cc; }
.text { color: #ff55cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ff55cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 85 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ff55cc, #ff5577); }Similar colors
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See #FF55CC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FF55CC?
- #FF55CC is a light, vivid magenta known as Drunken Flamingo. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Drunken Flamingo?
- The RGB value is 255, 85, 204: 255 red, 85 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Drunken Flamingo?
- The complementary color is #55FF88, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FF55CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 7.42:1 and white text 2.83:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.