RAL and NCS values are nearest equivalents, not official designations.
In Western cultures, flamingo pink is often associated with joy, youthfulness, and a carefree spirit, while in some Latin American cultures, it symbolizes vitality and celebration. However, in certain contexts, it can also evoke feelings of frivolity or superficiality.
The term 'flamingo' originates from the Spanish word 'flamengo', which means 'flame-colored'. Documented use of this vibrant pink dates back to the 18th century, when it gained popularity in fashion and interior design, often linked to the lavish lifestyles of the wealthy.
Ranked by CIE76 ΔE — the perceptual distance from Flamingo. Lower ΔE means a closer match (below ~2 is barely distinguishable).
All 25 Pinks →Nine steps of Flamingo by lightness — from #834A59 (darkest) to #FDC4D4 (lightest). Click any to copy.
Sitting opposite Flamingo at 164° on the color wheel, these give the highest-contrast pairings.
Curated 5-color combinations featuring Flamingo.
A 50–900 tonal scale with Flamingo anchored at 500 — ready to drop into a design system. Click any step to copy.
Works well as text on dark backgrounds; fails on light.
Thresholds: AA needs 4.5:1 (normal text) / 3:1 (large); AAA needs 7:1 / 4.5:1. Large = 18pt+ or 14pt+ bold.
Copy-ready values for CSS, screen and print, plus the extra conversions designers reach for.
color: #FC8EAC; color-mix(in srgb, #FC8EAC 70%, white) 344°, 44%, 99% 0, 44, 32, 1 16551596 #FF9999 How Flamingo appears to viewers with the three main types of color blindness (~1 in 12 men, 1 in 200 women). Simulated approximations.