Bubble Gum

HEX: #FFC1CC | Modern Palette

On White
1.53:1
FAIL
On Black
13.75:1
PASS

Color Specifications

HEX
#FFC1CC
RGB
255, 193, 204
HSL
349°, 100% ,87%
CMYK
0, 24, 20, 0

About Bubble Gum

Bubble Gum (#FFC1CC) is a color with RGB(255, 193, 204) and HSL(349.4°, 100%, 87.8%). It is commonly associated with Playful moods. In design, it fits Neon, Warm styles and is suitable for Text, Button, Background. Its complementary color is #C1FFF4, which creates strong contrast. Its triadic palette includes #CCFFC1 and #C1CCFF. The name comes from Bubble Gum (English).

  • HEX: #FFC1CC
  • RGB: 255, 193, 204
  • HSL: 349.4°, 100%, 87.8%
  • Mood: Playful
  • Style: Neon, Warm
  • Use case: Text, Button, Background
  • Complementary color: #C1FFF4
  • Triadic colors: #CCFFC1, #C1CCFF
  • The name comes from Bubble Gum (English).

Live Components

LIGHT
DARK
System Notification Box

Color Palettes

Bubble Gum #FFC1CC 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

Bubble Gum #FFC1CC pairs with #C1FFF4 as its complementary color, and #CCFFC1 and #C1CCFF 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 Bubble Gum #FFC1CC moves from dark #1A0005 tones through the base color to lighter #FFE6EA tones, making it useful for depth, hierarchy, and background variation.

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Color Characteristics

Mood
Playful
Style
Neon Warm
Use case
Text Button Background

Accessibility Simulation

Deuteranopia #D5D5CA
Protanopia #C9C9CC
Tritanopia #FEC2C2
Achromatopsia #D1D1D1

Frequently Asked Questions

Bubble Gum (#FFC1CC) is a color with RGB(255, 193, 204) and HSL(349.4°, 100%, 87.8%).

#FFC1CC pairs strongly with #C1FFF4 as its complementary color. It can also be used with neutral tones for balanced UI and design layouts.

#FFC1CC is suitable for Text, Button, Background and works well with Neon, Warm styles.

#FFC1CC is commonly associated with Playful.

The name Bubble Gum is linked to Bubble Gum from English, meaning A type of chewing gum specifically formulated to allow the user to blow bubbles..

Name, History & Etymology

Origin Word Bubble Gum
Meaning A type of chewing gum specifically formulated to allow the user to blow bubbles.
Language English
First Recorded Use Early 20th Century

History

While chewing gum has ancient origins, the concept of 'bubble gum' as a distinct product emerged in the early 20th century. Frank Henry Fleer attempted to create a bubble gum in 1906 with his 'Blibber-Blubber' brand, but it was too sticky. It wasn't until 1928 that Walter Diemer, an accountant for Fleer Chewing Gum Company, perfected a less sticky, more elastic formula. He colored it pink because it was the only food coloring available at the time, and it became the iconic color for bubble gum. This product was named 'Dubble Bubble'. The term 'bubble gum' quickly became generic for this type of chewable product.

First Recorded Use

1928 (for the specific product 'Bubble Gum')

Cultural Associations

Bubble gum is strongly associated with childhood, playfulness, and youth culture. Its pink color (#ffc1cc, or similar shades) is iconic and instantly recognizable. Blowing bubbles with gum is a common pastime and has even been the subject of contests. It's often seen as a symbol of lightheartedness and sometimes rebellion (e.g., chewing gum in class). The sound of gum popping is also a distinct cultural element.

Similar Named Colors
Pink #FFC0CB ΔE 0.27
Cherry Blossom Pink #FFB7C5 ΔE 2.64
Light Pink #FFB6C1 ΔE 2.94
Orchid Pink #F2BDCD ΔE 3.15

Code Snippets

/* Background */
.element {
    background-color: #FFC1CC;
}

/* Text */
.element {
    color: #FFC1CC;
}

/* Border */
.element {
    border: 1px solid #FFC1CC;
}

/* Linear gradient to complementary */
.element {
    background: linear-gradient(
        to right,
        #FFC1CC,
        #C1FFF4
    );
}

/* Radial gradient */
.element {
    background: radial-gradient(
        circle,
        #FFC1CC,
        #C1FFF4
    );
}

// SCSS variable
$bubble-gum: #FFC1CC;

// With RGB channels (useful for rgba() usage)
$bubble-gum-r: 255;
$bubble-gum-g: 193;
$bubble-gum-b: 204;

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