Tickle Me Pink

HEX: #FC89AC | Modern Palette

On White
2.25:1
FAIL
On Black
9.31:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FC89AC
RGB
252, 137, 172
HSL
341°, 95% ,76%
CMYK
0, 46, 32, 1

About Tickle Me Pink

Tickle Me Pink (#FC89AC) is a color with RGB(252, 137, 172) and HSL(341.7°, 95%, 76.3%). It is commonly associated with Bold, Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #89FCD9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #ACFC89 and #89ACFC. The name comes from Tickle Me Pink (English).

  • HEX: #FC89AC
  • RGB: 252, 137, 172
  • HSL: 341.7°, 95%, 76.3%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #89FCD9
  • Triadic colors: #ACFC89, #89ACFC
  • The name comes from Tickle Me Pink (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 #FC89AC from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B5B5A9
Protanopia #9B9BAD
Tritanopia #FA8E8E
Achromatopsia #ADADAD

Frequently Asked Questions

Tickle Me Pink (#FC89AC) is a color with RGB(252, 137, 172) and HSL(341.7°, 95%, 76.3%).

#FC89AC pairs strongly with #89FCD9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FC89AC is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FC89AC is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Tickle Me Pink is linked to Tickle Me Pink from English, meaning To be greatly amused or pleased, often to the point of blushing or showing delight..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Tickle Me Pink
Meaning To be greatly amused or pleased, often to the point of blushing or showing delight.
Language English
First Recorded Use Late 20th Century

History

Crayola's 'Tickle Me Pink' was developed as a vibrant, playful pink, reflecting the brand's strategy to create imaginative and evocative color names. Its introduction was part of a broader trend in the late 20th century for consumer products, especially those targeting children, to use whimsical and anthropomorphic names for colors. The name itself draws from the idiomatic expression 'tickle me pink,' which signifies extreme pleasure or amusement. This color has remained a consistent part of the Crayola lineup since its debut.

First Recorded Use

The color name 'Tickle Me Pink' was introduced by Crayola in 1993 as part of their crayon color palette. It was one of 16 new colors added that year, replacing some retired shades.

Cultural Associations

The phrase 'tickle me pink' itself has roots in English slang, suggesting a reaction of delight so intense it might cause a blush. Crayola's adoption of this idiom for a crayon color imbued the shade with a sense of fun and lightheartedness, resonating with its primary audience. The color's bright, cheerful hue aligns well with the playful connotation of its name, making it a popular choice for children's art and crafts.

Similar Named Colors
Flamingo Pink #FC8EAC ΔE 1.38
Baker-Miller Pink #FF91AF ΔE 1.94
Vanilla Ice #F38FA9 ΔE 2.38
Pink Sherbet #F78FA7 ΔE 2.66

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FC89AC;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FC89AC;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FC89AC;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FC89AC,
        #89FCD9
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FC89AC,
        #89FCD9
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$tickle-me-pink: #FC89AC;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$tickle-me-pink-r: 252;
$tickle-me-pink-g: 137;
$tickle-me-pink-b: 172;

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