#FF88BB Hex Color
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Cochonnet is an intense, saturated pink with a high-energy glow. This neon tone commands attention, making it effective for pop culture branding or cosmetic packaging. Use it as a small 10 percent accent rather than a full background to avoid overwhelming the eye. The hex code for this color is #ff88bb. It maintains 9.5:1 contrast against black text, ensuring excellent readability for any interface.
About Cochonnet
Frosted guava under a disco ball
What does cochonnet mean?
Cochonnet often reads as playful, sweet, and celebratory, since bright warm pinks commonly signal fun, flirtation, and lighthearted energy. Its high saturation and warm mid-lightness give it a glowing, almost neon lift, mellow enough to sit close to the skin without stinging.
Where you see cochonnet
- bubblegum
- rose wine
- pink glitter nail polish
- cherry blossom petals at dusk
- neon bar signs
- flamingo feathers
What it works for
It works well for party invitations, beauty packaging, candy branding, and accent buttons that need a warm spark without full-throttle neon.
What colors go with cochonnet?
Midnight Blue #020035Deep blue gives this glowing pink a dark stage, so its warmth reads even brighter.Chartreuse #c1f80aSharp yellow-green sits across the wheel, making the pink sparkle like a neon sign.Taupe #483c32Quiet taupe absorbs the pink's energy, leaving a mellow, grown-up combination.Mint #98ff98Cool mint cools the pink's warmth, a candy-shop pairing that stays fresh.Charcoal #36454fCharcoal grounds the glittery brightness, keeping layouts from feeling too sweet.Apricot #fbceb1Apricot shares the warm undertone, so the pair glows together instead of clashing.
Questions about Cochonnet
What is the hex code for Cochonnet?
Cochonnet is #ff88bb. In RGB that is rgb(255, 136, 187), in HSL hsl(334, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 47%, 27%, 0%.
Where should I use Cochonnet #ff88bb in a design?
Use Cochonnet #ff88bb sparingly as a highlight or call-to-action button rather than a primary background color. Its high saturation and neon quality can quickly overwhelm a user interface if applied too broadly, so keep it to ten percent or less of your layout.
Is Cochonnet readable on white or black?
Cochonnet has a 2.21:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.49:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.