Ferocious Flamingo color: hex code #EE00CC
Ferocious Flamingo has the hex code #EE00CC. It is a vivid magenta.
In the RGB color model it is made of 93.3% red, 0% green and 80% blue (238, 0, 204).
Its hue angle is 309°, with 100% saturation and 47% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 100% magenta, 14% yellow and 7% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.51:1).
Ferocious Flamingo (#EE00CC) color codes
| HEX | #EE00CC | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(238, 0, 204) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(93.3%, 0%, 80%) | |
| HSL | hsl(309, 100%, 47%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(309, 100%, 93%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 100%, 14%, 7%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(54.6, 88.72, -41.37) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(54.6, 97.89, 335) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(46.16, 22.541, 59.035) | |
| Decimal | 15597772 | |
| Short hex | #E0C |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Ferocious 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 #EE00CC | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.51:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #EE00CC as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.81:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.51:1 | Pass | Fail | 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 #EE00CC looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#136fd0Protanopia
no red cones#758dc8Deuteranopia
no green cones#fb2978Tritanopia
no blue cones#838383Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ee00cc; }
.text { color: #ee00cc; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ee00cc; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(238 0 204 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ee00cc, #ee0055); }Similar colors
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Closest common color name: Neon Pink.
See #EE00CC on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #EE00CC?
- #EE00CC is a vivid magenta known as Ferocious Flamingo. It belongs to the purple family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Ferocious Flamingo?
- The RGB value is 238, 0, 204: 238 red, 0 green and 204 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Ferocious Flamingo?
- The complementary color is #00EE22, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #EE00CC?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.51:1 and white text 3.81:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.