Flamingo colour characterisation, colour codes and colour shade mixing

The colour flamingo is a bright pink shade named after the plumage of the famous tropical birds. This colour is mostly a combination of shades of light red and pink. Flamingo is a colour that radiates joy and energy, often associated with happiness and playfulness. For this reason, it is often used in decorations, fashion articles and marketing campaigns to create an eye-catching effect.

This shade is often used for weddings, party decorations and spring and summer fashion. The colour flamingo can symbolize exotic and tropical moods that people associate with holidays and relaxation. The freshness and vibrancy of the shade makes it a popular choice for graphic designers and interior designers, as it can easily enhance the look of any space or visual material.

Flamingo colour RGB and HEX colour codes

RGB values of the flamingo colour: (252, 142, 172), HEX code: #FC8EAC

Colour scheme	Code/Weights
Hex	#FC8EAC
RGB	rgb(252, 142, 172)
HSL	hsl(345, 94%, 77%)
HSV/HSB	hsv(345°, 44%, 99%)
CMYK	cmyk(0%, 44%, 32%, 1%)
Contrasting colour	#08F165
Complementary colour	#8DFCFC

Dark and light shades of flamingo

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Dark shades

Light shades

Flamingo's complementary colour palettes

The colour of the flamingo is glamorous and includes a variety of shades that create both a vibrant and subtle look. Here, we present 7 different colour palettes of flamingo, each with a different style and mood.

Complementary palette

Analogue palette

Monochrome palette

Triad palette

Tetrade palette

Split complementary palette

Neutral palette

theme: flamingo colour

The colour flamingo is a shade between light pink and orange, often named after the colour of the plumage of flamingo birds.

What is the colour of a flamingo?

The colour of flamingos is mainly influenced by the carotenoid pigments in their diet. These pigments are found in crabs, algae and other similar foods that flamingos eat. The flamingo's body incorporates these pigments into their colouring, resulting in a bright pink or orange hue to the specimen.

How is the flamingo colour colour mixing possible?

The flamingo colour combines shades of pink and orange. To achieve this, mix equal parts of pink and orange. If you want to be more precise, add more pink or orange to fine-tune the shade until you get the desired flamingo colour.