Prickly Pink color: hex code #F42C93
Prickly Pink has the hex code #F42C93. It is a vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 95.7% red, 17.3% green and 57.6% blue (244, 44, 147).
Its hue angle is 329°, with 90% saturation and 56% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 82% magenta, 40% yellow and 4% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 5.63:1).
Prickly Pink (#F42C93) color codes
| HEX | #F42C93 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(244, 44, 147) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(95.7%, 17.3%, 57.6%) | |
| HSL | hsl(329, 90%, 56%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(329, 82%, 96%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 82%, 40%, 4%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(55.22, 78.26, -7.02) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(55.22, 78.57, 354.87) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(43.479, 23.147, 29.776) | |
| Decimal | 16002195 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Prickly 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 #F42C93 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | Pass | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| #F42C93 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 3.73:1 | Fail | Fail | Pass |
| Sample text | 5.63:1 | 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 #F42C93 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#5b6d95Protanopia
no red cones#92918fDeuteranopia
no green cones#ff005dTritanopia
no blue cones#848484Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #f42c93; }
.text { color: #f42c93; }
.border { border: 2px solid #f42c93; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(244 44 147 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #f42c93, #f42c2f); }Similar colors
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See #F42C93 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #F42C93?
- #F42C93 is a vivid rose known as Prickly Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Prickly Pink?
- The RGB value is 244, 44, 147: 244 red, 44 green and 147 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Prickly Pink?
- The complementary color is #2CF48D, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #F42C93?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 5.63:1 and white text 3.73:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.