Pink Flamingo

HEX: #FC74FD | Modern Palette

On White
2.32:1
FAIL
On Black
9.06:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FC74FD
RGB
252, 116, 253
HSL
299°, 97% ,72%
CMYK
0, 54, 0, 1

About Pink Flamingo

Pink Flamingo (#FC74FD) is a color with RGB(252, 116, 253) and HSL(299.6°, 97.2%, 72.4%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #75FD74, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #FDFC74 and #74FDFC. The name comes from Pink Flamingo (English).

  • HEX: #FC74FD
  • RGB: 252, 116, 253
  • HSL: 299.6°, 97.2%, 72.4%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #75FD74
  • Triadic colors: #FDFC74, #74FDFC
  • The name comes from Pink Flamingo (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

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 #FC74FD from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #ABABFB
Protanopia #8C8CFD
Tritanopia #EF8F8F
Achromatopsia #AAAAAA

Frequently Asked Questions

Pink Flamingo (#FC74FD) is a color with RGB(252, 116, 253) and HSL(299.6°, 97.2%, 72.4%).

#FC74FD pairs strongly with #75FD74 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FC74FD is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon styles.

#FC74FD is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Pink Flamingo is linked to Pink Flamingo from English, meaning A kitschy lawn ornament depicting a flamingo, typically bright pink..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Pink Flamingo
Meaning A kitschy lawn ornament depicting a flamingo, typically bright pink.
Language English
First Recorded Use Mid-20th Century

History

The plastic pink flamingo was created by Don Featherstone in 1957 while working for Union Products, a plastics company in Leominster, Massachusetts. It quickly became a popular symbol of suburban kitsch and Americana. While initially a mass-produced item, its cultural significance grew, leading to it being seen as both an object of derision and ironic appreciation. Featherstone himself won an Ig Nobel Prize for art in 1996 for his creation. Despite Union Products ceasing operations in 2006, the molds were purchased, and production of the original design continues under new ownership.

First Recorded Use

The plastic pink flamingo lawn ornament was designed in 1957 by Don Featherstone for Union Products.

Cultural Associations

The pink flamingo lawn ornament is a quintessential symbol of American kitsch, often associated with suburban aesthetics, trailer parks, and a certain playful, sometimes ironic, sense of style. It has been embraced by various subcultures, including those who appreciate retro Americana and camp aesthetics. It's frequently used in pop culture as a shorthand for a particular type of quirky or 'tacky' taste. Its bright, artificial pink color (often represented by hex codes like #fc74fd or similar vibrant pinks) is integral to its identity.

Similar Named Colors
Fuchsia Pink #FF77FF ΔE 0.77
Ultra Pink #FF6FFF ΔE 0.80
Violet #EE82EE ΔE 3.49
Light Fuchsia Pink #F984EF ΔE 3.85

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FC74FD;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FC74FD;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FC74FD;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FC74FD,
        #75FD74
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FC74FD,
        #75FD74
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$pink-flamingo: #FC74FD;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$pink-flamingo-r: 252;
$pink-flamingo-g: 116;
$pink-flamingo-b: 253;

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