Deep Pink (#FF1493)
The hex code for Deep Pink is #FF1493. It is rgb(255, 20, 147) in RGB, hsl(328, 100%, 54%) in HSL, and about cmyk(0%, 92%, 42%, 0%) in CMYK — a mid-tone pink. Black text is the more readable choice on this background.
#FF1493rgb(255, 20, 147)hsl(328, 100%, 54%)hsv(328, 92%, 100%)cmyk(0%, 92%, 42%, 0%)oklch(65.5% 0.261 356.9)lab(56.60% 83.45 -4.12)lch(56.60% 83.55 357.17)Colors Closest to Deep Pink
Deep Pink is a registered color name. These are the named colors nearest to it, measured as CIE76 distance in CIELAB — a perceptual scale, so the ordering matches what the eye sees rather than how close the raw RGB numbers happen to sit.
Browse the full index of named colors A-Z or every pink in the library.
#FF1493 Channel Values
How Deep Pink breaks down in each color model. Hue is measured in degrees around the color wheel; saturation, lightness, and the CMYK inks are percentages.
| Model | Channels | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | R 255 · G 20 · B 147 | 8-bit channels as sent to the display |
| HSL | H 328° · S 100% · L 54% | Easiest model for building lighter and darker variants |
| HSV | H 328° · S 92% · V 100% | Matches the picker in most design tools |
| CMYK | C 0% · M 92% · Y 42% · K 0% | Approximate ink mix; confirm with an ICC profile before printing |
| Luminance | 3.64:1 vs white · 5.77:1 vs black | WCAG 2.2 relative-luminance contrast ratios |
Text Contrast & Accessibility
WCAG 2.2 contrast ratios for text on a Deep Pink background. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text; AAA requires 7:1. Contrast is one check, not a full accessibility review.
Need a specific ratio against another background? Open #FF1493 in the contrast checker.
Colors That Go With Deep Pink
Pairings derived from color-wheel relationships. The complementary color sits opposite Deep Pink; analogous colors sit beside it; triadic and split-complementary sets spread evenly around the wheel. Select any swatch for its own breakdown.
Tints & Shades of Deep Pink
Lighter tints and darker shades built by moving the lightness channel while holding hue and saturation, which is what you want for hover states, backgrounds, and text variants.
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How Deep Pink Looks with Color Vision Deficiency
Simulated with the Viénot, Brettel & Mollon LMS projection model. Anomalous types are rendered as partial versions of the matching dichromacy, which is an approximation rather than a per-person clinical model.
#FF1493#757592#BC5D92#9D9D8C#CC7D8F#FB3A3A#FD2F69#868686Using #FF1493 in Code
Copy-ready declarations for the places this color usually ends up.
--deep-pink: #FF1493;background-color: #FF1493;colors: { 'deep-pink': '#FF1493' }Color(red: 1.000, green: 0.078, blue: 0.576)<color name="deep_pink">#FF1493</color>fill="#FF1493"More Pink Colors
Deep Pink sits in the pink family. These are its neighbours across that family's full range, each with its own breakdown.
#FF1493 Frequently Asked Questions
What is the hex code for Deep Pink?
The hex code for Deep Pink is #FF1493. That is rgb(255, 20, 147) in RGB, hsl(328, 100%, 54%) in HSL, and approximately cmyk(0%, 92%, 42%, 0%) in CMYK.
What is the RGB value of #FF1493?
#FF1493 is rgb(255, 20, 147) — red 255, green 20, and blue 147 on the 0-255 scale.
What is the CMYK value of #FF1493?
#FF1493 converts to approximately cmyk(0%, 92%, 42%, 0%). CMYK output is a mathematical approximation for planning; confirm production print colors with your printer and ICC profile.
Should text on #FF1493 be black or white?
Black text is the more readable choice. #FF1493 scores 3.64:1 against white and 5.77:1 against black, and WCAG 2.2 asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal body text.
Is DeepPink a CSS named color?
Yes. DeepPink is one of the CSS named colors, so you can write color: deeppink instead of the hex code.
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