Color Palettes

Mexican pink color

An intense, vibrant pink that became a symbol of Mexican culture thanks to artists and architects like Luis Barragán. It appears in folk crafts, papel picado (cut-paper banners) and building facades. It radiates celebration and pride.

Also known as: rosa mexicano.

Mexican pink · #E4007C

About Mexican pink

Mexican pink (#E4007C) is a balanced, mid-tone, highly saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 228 red, 0 green and 124 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in crafts, fashion, branding.

Mexican pink shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

Mexican pink color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Pastel green
AnalogousClose to: Magenta, Scarlet
TriadicClose to: Grass green, Denim blue
Split complementaryClose to: Neon green, Turquoise
TetradicClose to: Canary yellow, Pastel green, Blue

Mexican pink color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Mexican pink
Analogous palette · Mexican pink
Complementary palette · Mexican pink
Triadic palette · Mexican pink
With neutrals palette · Mexican pink
With an accent palette · Mexican pink

Mexican pink contrast with text

White textContrast 4.6:1 · AA
Black textContrast 4.6:1 · AA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --mexican-pink: #E4007C;
  --mexican-pink-rgb: 228, 0, 124;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--mexican-pink); }
.text { color: var(--mexican-pink); }

Colors similar to Mexican pink

Deep pinkFuchsiaRaspberryHot pinkBlush pinkNeon pinkCrimsonFlamingo pinkIndian redOrchid

Themed palettes with this color

Quinceañera color palettesRestaurant color palettesNeon color palettesDay of the Dead color palettesHappy color palettes

More pinks

PinkDusty pinkOld roseFuchsiaMagentaHot pinkPastel pinkBaby pinkDeep pinkRaspberryRose quartzRose goldBlush pinkFlamingo pinkNeon pinkDusty rose

Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for Mexican pink?

The hex code for Mexican pink is #E4007C. In RGB it is rgb(228, 0, 124), in HSL hsl(327, 100%, 45%) and in CMYK 0, 100, 46, 11.

What is the complementary color of Mexican pink?

Its complement on the color wheel is #00E468, close to pastel green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on Mexican pink?

Yes. The contrast with white is 4.6:1, enough for body text (WCAG AA).