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#8A2188
≈ Hello Darkness My Old Friend
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On white
Aa
7.91:1
Passes AAA
On black
Aa
2.21:1
Fails AA
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Aa#FFFFFF(7.91:1)
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Normal vision#8A2188
Protanopia#0E488B
Deuteranopia#3F5685
Tritanopia#8F3153
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Colors that go with Hello Darkness My Old Friend
Hello Darkness My Old Friend sits in the pink family. Pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness, or lean into its harmonies below for a ready-made scheme.
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Colour nameHello Darkness My Old Friend#802280ΔE 2.0CSS nameDarkmagenta#8B008BΔE 2.7Web-safe#990099#990099ΔE 3.6
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Hello Darkness My Old Friend — meaning & where to use it
Hello Darkness My Old Friend is a rich, mid-toned pink — it reads as playful, romantic and expressive. It's a natural fit for beauty, fashion and lifestyle brands, and expressive accents. To keep it balanced, pair it with deep navy, charcoal or sage green to ground its softness.
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