Cyclamen colour characterisation, colour codes, shades and mixing

The colour cyclamen is a bright and vibrant shade that sits on the spectrum between purple and pink. It takes its name from the cyclamen flower, which is just as vibrant in colour. This colour is particularly eye-catching and is often used in fashion and interior design to add a touch of playfulness and freshness to the environment.

The colour cyclamen is psychologically associated with energy, creativity and passion. It is an excellent tool for expressing emotions and can have a positive effect on mood. Because of its dramatic and intense hue, relatively few people choose it as their main colour, but it can be used very effectively as a complementary colour.

Cyclamen colour RGB and HEX colour codes

The cyclamen colour is a bright, vibrant hue that is RGB colour code (205, 92, 92) and HEX code #CD5C5C.

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#FF00FF
RGB	rgb(255, 0, 255)
HSL	hsl(300, 100%, 50%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(300, 100%, 100%)
CMYK	cmyk(0, 100, 0, 0)
Contrasting colour	#00FF00
Complementary colour	#00FFFF

Dark and light shades of cyclamen

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Dark shades

Light shades

Complementary colour palettes of cyclamen colours

Cyclamen is a rich and vibrant shade that looks great in a variety of colour palettes. Here we present seven different palettes: complementary, analogue, monochrome, triad, tetrad, split complementary and neutral. Each palette contains four colours, representing two lighter and two darker shades.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

What is the colour of cyclamen?

The colour cyclamen is a bright and intense shade of pink, named after the petals of the cyclamen flower. The colour often contains reddish and purplish tones, giving it a special vibrancy and depth.

What determines the colour of cyclamen?

The colour of cyclamen depends on a number of factors, mainly pigments and lighting conditions. Cyclamen flowers contain anthocyanins, which can glow in different shades from pink to deep purple when exposed to UV light. In addition, the pH and nutrient composition of the soil can affect the colour of the flowers.

How is cyclamen colour colour mixing possible?

You can mix red and blue to achieve the cyclamen colour. In addition to the base colours, you can also add some white to lighten the colour to achieve the exact shade. The general mixing ratio for cyclamen colour is 2 parts red, 1 part blue and a little white.