#FF3399 Hex Color
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Wild Strawberry is a high-saturation, intense pink that commands attention immediately. Because of its extreme brightness, this hex code #ff3399 works best as a 10% accent rather than a dominant background color. It pairs surprisingly well with deep forest greens, creating a contrast that is far more sophisticated than simply mixing purple. Black text provides excellent readability over this shade for call-to-action buttons.
About Wild Strawberry
Neon sign buzzing above a fruit stand at dusk
What does wild strawberry mean?
Wild strawberry often signals playful energy, sweet indulgence, and a refusal to blend in. Its deep saturation and mid-high lightness make it loud and warm, with a mellow edge that keeps it from stinging.
Where you see wild strawberry
- bougainvillea blooms
- neon bar signs
- bubblegum
- lipstick bullets
- flamingo feathers
- retro running shoes
What it works for
This color works well for accents, packaging, nightlife posters, and summer campaigns that need instant attention.
What colors go with wild strawberry?
Emerald Green #046307The deep green cools the pink's heat and makes both colors read richer.Navy #000080Dark navy absorbs the pink's volume and gives it a formal stage.Mustard #ffdb58Two loud, warm colors that push each other without clashing.Charcoal #36454fNear-black gray strips away distraction and lets the pink carry everything.
Questions about Wild Strawberry
What is the hex code for Wild Strawberry?
Wild Strawberry is #ff3399. In RGB that is rgb(255, 51, 153), in HSL hsl(330, 100%, 60%) and in CMYK 0%, 80%, 40%, 0%.
How should I use #ff3399 in a UI design?
Wild Strawberry acts as a powerful 10% accent color rather than a dominant background. It creates high-visibility call-to-action buttons that pop effectively when paired against neutral dark backgrounds or charcoal elements for maximum readability.
Is Wild Strawberry readable on white or black?
Wild Strawberry has a 3.39:1 contrast ratio on white and 6.18:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it works only for large text (24px, or 18.5px bold) and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.