Light Pink is a light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFB6C1, which equals rgb(255, 182, 193) in RGB and hsl(351, 100%, 86%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M29 Y24 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFB6C1 - RGB
255, 182, 193 - HSL
351°, 100%, 86% - CMYK
0, 29, 24, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Light, vivid
About Light Pink
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 12.71:1. Its complementary color is #B8FFF4.
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Light Pink color codes
| HEX | #FFB6C1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 182, 193) |
| HSL | hsl(351, 100%, 86%) |
| HSV | 351°, 29%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 29%, 24%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16758465 |
Shades and tints of Light Pink
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF3F5 - 100
#FFE7EA - 200
#FFDBE0 - 300
#FFCED6 - 400
#FFC2CB - 500
#FFB6C1 - 600
#D598A1 - 700
#AA7981 - 800
#805B61 - 900
#553D40 - 950
#2B1E20
Color harmonies for Light Pink
- Complementary
#B8FFF4≈ Very Pale Bright Cyan - Analogous −30°
#FFB8E6≈ Very Pale Bright Cerise - Analogous +30°
#FFD1B8≈ Apricot - Triadic +120°
#C2FFB8≈ Very Pale Bright Leaf - Triadic +240°
#B8C2FF≈ Very Pale Bright Sapphire - Split 150°
#B8FFD1≈ Very Pale Bright Mint - Split 210°
#B8E6FF≈ Very Pale Bright Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Light Pink
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Pink | Aa | 1.65:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Pink | Aa | 12.71:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Pink
background-color: #FFB6C1;color: #FFB6C1;background-color: rgb(255, 182, 193);background-color: hsl(351, 100%, 86%);:root { --color-light-pink: #FFB6C1; }class="bg-[#FFB6C1]"Colors similar to Light Pink
- Pink
#FFC0CB - Very Pale Bright Ruby
#F6ACC2 - Very Pale Bright Crimson
#F6ACBB - Very Pale Bright Carmine
#F6ACCA - Very Pale Soft Crimson
#EDB6C1 - Very Pale Bright Cardinal
#F6ACB4 - Very Pale Soft Ruby
#EDB6C6 - Very Pale Soft Cardinal
#EDB6BB - Very Pale Bright Scarlet
#F6B4AC - Very Pale Bright Blush
#F6ACD1 - Very Pale Soft Red
#EDB6B6 - Very Pale Soft Carmine
#EDB6CC
More pink shades
- Pink
#FFC0CB - Hot Pink
#FF69B4 - Deep Pink
#FF1493 - Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Fuchsia
#FF00FF - Medium Violet Red
#C71585 - Misty Rose
#FFE4E1 - Plum
#DDA0DD - Purple
#800080 - Ruby
#E0115F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Pink?
The HEX code for Light Pink is #FFB6C1.
What is the RGB value of Light Pink?
Light Pink has an RGB value of 255, 182, 193 (rgb(255, 182, 193)). In HSL it is 351°, 100%, 86%.
What text color should I use on Light Pink?
Use black text on Light Pink. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 and black text has 12.71:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Pink?
The complementary color of Light Pink is #B8FFF4. Analogous colors #FFB8E6 and #FFD1B8 also pair well.