What is the hex code for Hot Pink?

The hex code for Hot Pink is #FF69B4. In RGB that is rgb(255, 105, 180), and in HSL it is hsl(330, 100%, 71%).

What RGB values make Hot Pink?

Hot Pink is 255 red, 105 green, and 180 blue, written as rgb(255, 105, 180).

Hot Pink scores 2.65:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.

Yes. You can write color: hotpink directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FF69B4.

#FF69B4

Hot Pink is a pink tone at #FF69B4. It sits at 330 degrees on the color wheel with 100% saturation and 71% lightness.

Color values

Tints mix Hot Pink with white, shades mix it with black. Use the light end for backgrounds and the dark end for text that has to stay readable.

Tint 80%

#FFE1F0

Tint 60%

#FFC3E1

Tint 40%

#FFA5D2

Tint 20%

#FF87C3

Base

#FF69B4

Shade 20%

#CC5490

Shade 40%

#993F6C

Shade 60%

#662A48

Shade 80%

#331524

On white

Sample text

2.65:1

Fails WCAG for text

On black

Sample text

7.93:1

Passes AAA for body text

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Frequently asked

What is the hex code for Hot Pink?: The hex code for Hot Pink is #FF69B4. In RGB that is rgb(255, 105, 180), and in HSL it is hsl(330, 100%, 71%).
What RGB values make Hot Pink?: Hot Pink is 255 red, 105 green, and 180 blue, written as rgb(255, 105, 180).
Is Hot Pink readable as text on a white background?: Hot Pink scores 2.65:1 against white. WCAG AA needs 4.5:1 for body text, so it fails and should be used for fills or borders rather than type.
Is Hot Pink a valid CSS color name?: Yes. You can write color: hotpink directly in CSS, which every browser resolves to #FF69B4.