≈ Pink Punk
#E37AD5 is closest to Pink Punk in our library. Pink Punk (#E37AD5) is a light, vivid pink with a balanced feel. It has a hue angle of 308° and a lightness of 73%. Its strong saturation makes it eye-catching, so use it with intent and let neutrals do the rest.
About this color
What Pink Punk looks like, feels like and where it works.
Description
Pink Punk (#E37AD5) is a light, vivid pink with a balanced feel. It has a hue angle of 308° and a lightness of 73%. Its strong saturation makes it eye-catching, so use it with intent and let neutrals do the rest.
Psychology
Pink softens red with white. It reads as caring, warm and playful, and ranges from bubblegum energy to sophisticated blush. As a light shade, Pink Punk feels airy and gentle.
Meaning
Pink is tied to romance, kindness and youth. Its link to girls and baby clothes is a modern convention, not a fixed meaning.
Why use this color
Pink Punk is a confident accent. Dark text is easy to read on it, so it works as a surface, highlight or card background. Pair it with its tints and shades for a complete scale.
Applications
- Beauty, fashion and lifestyle
- Celebrations and weddings
- Friendly, expressive brands
- Soft backgrounds and highlights
History
The color is named after the flower called a pink (Dianthus), and first appears as a color name in the 1600s.
Accessibility
White text on Pink Punk has a contrast ratio of 2.62:1 (fails); black text has 8.01:1 (AAA). WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text and interface parts. Do not rely on color alone to carry meaning: pair it with text, an icon or a pattern.
Variations of Pink Punk
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Color harmonies of Pink Punk
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Color blindness simulator
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