Pink
Flamingo
Flamingo
#E68AB8Click to copy
Flamingo Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(230, 138, 184)Copy
HSLhsl(330, 65%, 72%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(330, 40%, 90%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 40%, 20%, 10%)Copy
Flamingo Color Schemes
Complementary
#E68AB8
Click to copy#8AE6B8
Click to copyAnalogous
#E68AE6
Click to copy#E68A8A
Click to copySplit Complementary
#8AE68A
Click to copy#8AE6E6
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E68AB8
Click to copy#F5E1EB
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#D43685
Click to copy#871D52
Click to copy#330B1F
Click to copyFlamingo WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
Sample text Aa
White background #FFFFFF
2.42 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.69 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.22 : 1
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Sample text Aa
Dark gray background #333333
5.23 : 1
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Flamingo Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Flamingo Color Introduction
Definition
Flamingo (HEX #E68AB8) has the RGB value rgb(230, 138, 184), the HSL value hsl(330°, 65%, 72%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 40%, 20%, 10%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Flamingo is #8AE6B8, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E68AE6 and #E68A8A that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#8AE68A, #8AE6E6) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Flamingo uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Flamingo has a contrast ratio of 2.42:1 against white and 8.69:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Flamingo has a lightness of 72% and a saturation of 65%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: The color of a flamingo's feathers.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Flamingo tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Flamingo is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Flamingo Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.