Fuchsia Pink

HEX: #FF77FF | Modern Palette

On White
2.25:1
FAIL
On Black
9.33:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF77FF
RGB
255, 119, 255
HSL
300°, 100% ,73%
CMYK
0, 53, 0, 0

About Fuchsia Pink

Fuchsia Pink (#FF77FF) is a color with RGB(255, 119, 255) and HSL(300°, 100%, 73.3%). 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 #77FF77, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #FFFF77 and #77FFFF. The name comes from Fuchsia (English).

  • HEX: #FF77FF
  • RGB: 255, 119, 255
  • HSL: 300°, 100%, 73.3%
  • Mood: Bold, Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Accent
  • Complementary color: #77FF77
  • Triadic colors: #FFFF77, #77FFFF
  • The name comes from Fuchsia (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 #FF77FF from deepest shade to lightest tint.

Color Characteristics

Mood
Bold Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Accent

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #AEAEFD
Protanopia #8F8FFF
Tritanopia #F29292
Achromatopsia #ADADAD

Frequently Asked Questions

Fuchsia Pink (#FF77FF) is a color with RGB(255, 119, 255) and HSL(300°, 100%, 73.3%).

#FF77FF pairs strongly with #77FF77 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF77FF is suitable for Text, Button, Accent and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FF77FF is commonly associated with Bold, Playful.

The name Fuchsia Pink is linked to Fuchsia from English, meaning Named after the flower genus 'Fuchsia', which was named after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Fuchsia
Meaning Named after the flower genus 'Fuchsia', which was named after the German botanist Leonhart Fuchs.
Language English
First Recorded Use 19th Century

History

The fuchsia flower was discovered in the Caribbean by Charles Plumier in the late 17th century and named after Leonhart Fuchs. It was introduced to Europe in the late 18th and early 19th centuries, becoming very popular. The vibrant magenta-pink color of many fuchsia varieties led to the adoption of 'fuchsia' as a color name. 'Fuchsia Pink' specifically emphasizes the pinker end of the fuchsia spectrum, distinguishing it from more purplish fuchsia shades. The dye industry, particularly with the advent of synthetic aniline dyes in the mid-19th century, helped standardize and popularize such vivid colors.

First Recorded Use

The color 'fuchsia' as a named color is generally cited as appearing in English around the 1850s, following the introduction and popularization of the fuchsia flower itself in Europe.

Cultural Associations

Fuchsia pink is often associated with vibrancy, femininity, playfulness, and boldness. It has been popular in fashion, particularly in the mid-20th century and again in recent decades, often used to make a statement. It can evoke feelings of energy and excitement. In some contexts, it's seen as a more sophisticated or mature pink compared to lighter, pastel pinks.

Similar Named Colors
Pink Flamingo #FC74FD ΔE 0.77
Ultra Pink #FF6FFF ΔE 1.30
Violet #EE82EE ΔE 3.47
Light Fuchsia Pink #F984EF ΔE 3.52

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF77FF;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF77FF;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF77FF;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF77FF,
        #77FF77
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF77FF,
        #77FF77
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$fuchsia-pink: #FF77FF;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$fuchsia-pink-r: 255;
$fuchsia-pink-g: 119;
$fuchsia-pink-b: 255;

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