Tulip

HEX: #FF878D | Modern Palette

On White
2.31:1
FAIL
On Black
9.10:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FF878D
RGB
255, 135, 141
HSL
357°, 47% ,100%
CMYK
0, 47.06, 44.71, 0

About Tulip

Tulip (#FF878D) is a color with RGB(255, 135, 141) and HSL(357°, 47.06%, 100%). In design, it fits Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #87FFF9, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #8DFF87 and #878DFF. The name comes from dulband (Persian).

  • HEX: #FF878D
  • RGB: 255, 135, 141
  • HSL: 357°, 47.06%, 100%
  • Style: Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #87FFF9
  • Triadic colors: #8DFF87, #878DFF
  • The name comes from dulband (Persian).

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Color Palettes

Tulip #FF878D is used in Monochromatic, Neutral + Accent, Analogous, 3 + 1 + 1 palettes, giving designers ready-made combinations for backgrounds, surfaces, accents, and interface elements.

Monochromatic Five tones of the same hue — a reliable scale for backgrounds, surfaces, and text.
 
 
 
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Neutral + Accent Four near-neutral tones grounded by a saturated accent — clean and versatile for UI.
 
 
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Analogous Five hues drifting across a 60° arc — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.
 
 
 
 
 
3 + 1 + 1 Three analogous base colors, one complementary accent, one dark anchor — bold yet balanced.
 
 
 
 
 

Color Harmonies

Tulip #FF878D pairs with #87FFF9 as its complementary color, and #8DFF87 and #878DFF in triadic combinations. These harmony relationships help create balanced color combinations for UI, branding, and design work.

Complementary

The color directly opposite on the color wheel — creates maximum contrast and vibrance.

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Analogous

Colors adjacent on the wheel — naturally harmonious and pleasing to the eye.

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Triadic

Three colors equally spaced 120° apart — bold, balanced, and visually rich.

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Split-Complementary

Two colors flanking the complement — high contrast with less tension than full complementary.

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Tetradic (Square)

Four colors at 90° intervals — rich variety, best when one color dominates.

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Monochromatic

Shades and tints of the same hue — cohesive, elegant, and easy to work with.

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Shades & Tints

The shade and tint range for Tulip #FF878D moves from dark #1A0001 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6E7 tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Style
Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #B5B589
Protanopia #9A9A8E
Tritanopia #FF8888
Achromatopsia #ABABAB

Frequently Asked Questions

Tulip (#FF878D) is a color with RGB(255, 135, 141) and HSL(357°, 47.06%, 100%).

#FF878D pairs strongly with #87FFF9 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FF878D is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Warm styles.

The name Tulip is linked to dulband from Persian, meaning turban.

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word dulband
Meaning turban
Language Persian
First Recorded Use 16th Century

History

Tulips originated in Central Asia and were cultivated in the Ottoman Empire. They were introduced to Europe in the 16th century, becoming immensely popular, particularly in the Netherlands during the 'Tulip Mania' of the 17th century. During this period, tulip bulbs became so valuable that they were traded for exorbitant prices, leading to one of the first recorded speculative bubbles.

First Recorded Use

The word 'tulip' entered English via French (tulipe) and Latin (tulipa), derived from the Ottoman Turkish 'tülbent', which itself came from the Persian 'dulband'. This refers to the flower's resemblance to a turban.

Cultural Associations

Tulips are a national symbol of Turkey and Iran. In the Netherlands, they are iconic and a major part of the country's tourism and economy. They often symbolize perfect love, fame, and a declaration of love. Different colors can carry specific meanings: red for true love, yellow for cheerful thoughts, and purple for royalty.

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Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FF878D;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FF878D;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FF878D;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FF878D,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FF878D,
        #FFFFFF
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$tulip: #FF878D;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$tulip-r: 255;
$tulip-g: 135;
$tulip-b: 141;

// Usage
.element {
    background-color: $tulip;
    color: rgba($tulip-r, $tulip-g, $tulip-b, 0.8);
}