Light Thulian Pink

HEX: #E68FAC | Modern Palette

On White
2.36:1
FAIL
On Black
8.89:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#E68FAC
RGB
230, 143, 172
HSL
340°, 63% ,73%
CMYK
0, 38, 25, 10

About Light Thulian Pink

Light Thulian Pink (#E68FAC) is a color with RGB(230, 143, 172) and HSL(340°, 63.5%, 73.1%). It is commonly associated with Romantic moods. In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #8FE6C9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #ACE68F and #8FACE6. The name comes from Light Thulian Pink (English (color naming convention)).

  • HEX: #E68FAC
  • RGB: 230, 143, 172
  • HSL: 340°, 63.5%, 73.1%
  • Mood: Romantic
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #8FE6C9
  • Triadic colors: #ACE68F, #8FACE6
  • The name comes from Light Thulian Pink (English (color naming convention)).

Live Components

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Color Palettes

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

Shades & Tints

A seamless scale of #E68FAC from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Romantic
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #AEAEAA
Protanopia #9C9CAC
Tritanopia #E49393
Achromatopsia #A9A9A9

Frequently Asked Questions

Light Thulian Pink (#E68FAC) is a color with RGB(230, 143, 172) and HSL(340°, 63.5%, 73.1%).

#E68FAC pairs strongly with #8FE6C9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#E68FAC is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Warm styles.

#E68FAC is commonly associated with Romantic.

The name Light Thulian Pink is linked to Light Thulian Pink from English (color naming convention), meaning A lighter shade of Thulian Pink, which itself is a pinkish-red color named after Thule, a mythical northern land..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Light Thulian Pink
Meaning A lighter shade of Thulian Pink, which itself is a pinkish-red color named after Thule, a mythical northern land.
Language English (color naming convention)
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century (for 'Thulian Pink')

History

Thulian Pink was standardized as a color name in the early 20th century, likely as part of efforts to catalog and define a wider range of colors. The 'Thulian' part refers to Thule, a legendary island in the far north, often associated with Scandinavia. The connection to pink is not directly geographical but rather an evocative naming choice, perhaps suggesting a cool, delicate, or somewhat exotic pink. 'Light Thulian Pink' simply denotes a less saturated or paler version of the original Thulian Pink.

First Recorded Use

The term 'Thulian Pink' was first recorded in English in 1912. 'Light Thulian Pink' would be a subsequent descriptive variation.

Cultural Associations

As a specific shade, 'Light Thulian Pink' doesn't have extensive independent cultural notes beyond those of pink in general (often associated with femininity, sweetness, romance) or the more established 'Thulian Pink'. It might be seen in fashion, interior design, or cosmetics where a nuanced, delicate pink is desired. The 'Thulian' part adds a touch of historical or mythical intrigue to an otherwise straightforward pink.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #E68FAC;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #E68FAC;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #E68FAC;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #E68FAC,
        #8FE6C9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #E68FAC,
        #8FE6C9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$light-thulian-pink: #E68FAC;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$light-thulian-pink-r: 230;
$light-thulian-pink-g: 143;
$light-thulian-pink-b: 172;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $light-thulian-pink;
    color: rgba($light-thulian-pink-r, $light-thulian-pink-g, $light-thulian-pink-b, 0.8);
}