Wild Strawberry
HEX: #FF43A4 | Modern Palette
Color Specifications
#FF43A4
255, 67, 164
329°, 100% ,63%
0, 74, 36, 0
About Wild Strawberry
Wild Strawberry (#FF43A4) is a color with RGB(255, 67, 164) and HSL(329°, 100%, 63.1%). It is commonly associated with Energetic, Bold moods. In design, it fits Vivid, Neon styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Accent. Its complementary color is #43FF9E, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #A4FF43 and #43A4FF. The name comes from Wild Strawberry (English).
- HEX: #FF43A4
- RGB: 255, 67, 164
- HSL: 329°, 100%, 63.1%
- Mood: Energetic, Bold
- Style: Vivid, Neon
- Use case: Text, Button, Accent
- Complementary color: #43FF9E
- Triadic colors: #A4FF43, #43A4FF
- The name comes from Wild Strawberry (English).
Live Components
Color Palettes
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 #FF43A4 from deepest shade to lightest tint.
Frequently Asked Questions
Name, History & Etymology
History
The wild strawberry (Fragaria vesca) is native to Europe, Asia, and North America. It has been consumed by humans since the Stone Age. Its small size and intense flavor made it a prized foraging item. Before the development of large-fruited cultivated strawberries (primarily from Fragaria x ananassa, a hybrid of North and South American species), the 'wild strawberry' was the primary type of strawberry known. The color #ff43a4 'Wild Strawberry' likely evokes the vibrant, slightly purplish-pink hue of the ripe fruit.
First Recorded Use
The term 'wild strawberry' as a compound noun referring to the plant and its fruit has been in use for centuries. 'Strawberry' itself comes from Old English 'strēawberige'. The 'wild' descriptor would have been added as needed to distinguish from cultivated varieties, though for much of history, most strawberries were 'wild'.
Cultural Associations
Wild strawberries are often associated with summer, foraging, nature, and a sense of rustic charm. They appear in folklore and literature as symbols of innocence, sweetness, and hidden delights. In some cultures, they are seen as a treat from the forest. The color itself, a bright pink, often carries connotations of playfulness, femininity, and vibrancy.
Code Snippets
/* Background */
.element {
background-color: #FF43A4;
}
/* Text */
.element {
color: #FF43A4;
}
/* Border */
.element {
border: 1px solid #FF43A4;
}/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
background: linear-gradient(
to right,
#FF43A4,
#43FF9E
);
}
/* Radial gradient */
.element {
background: radial-gradient(
circle,
#FF43A4,
#43FF9E
);
}// SCSS variable
$wild-strawberry: #FF43A4;
// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$wild-strawberry-r: 255;
$wild-strawberry-g: 67;
$wild-strawberry-b: 164;
// Usage
.element {
background-color: $wild-strawberry;
color: rgba($wild-strawberry-r, $wild-strawberry-g, $wild-strawberry-b, 0.8);
}