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Light Pink#FFB6C1

Light Pink color code is #FFB6C1. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with light pink.

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Light Pink Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Light Pink is 0.5857. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.65:1 against white and 12.71:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Light Pink on white1.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Light Pink on black12.71:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Light Pink1.65:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Light Pink12.71:1AAA

Light Pink — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Light Pink?+
The hex code for Light Pink is #FFB6C1. In RGB it's rgb(255, 182, 193), and in HSL it's hsl(351, 100%, 86%).
What is the RGB value of Light Pink?+
Light Pink in RGB is (255, 182, 193). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 182, 193).
What is the CMYK value of Light Pink?+
Light Pink converts to CMYK(0%, 29%, 24%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFB6C1.
Is light pink a warm or cool color?+
Light Pink (#FFB6C1) is a warm red — its hue sits at 351° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does light pink belong to?+
Light Pink belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 351°, 100%, 86% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is light pink accessible for body text on a white background?+
Light Pink on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.65:1 — below the AA threshold (4.5:1) for normal body text. Reserve for large headings or pair with a darker variant.
What is the closest Pantone match for light pink?+
The nearest Pantone match for Light Pink (#FFB6C1) is 12-1813 Light Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Light Pink in design

Practical guidance for using light pink (#FFB6C1) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Light Pink (#FFB6C1) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 12.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.6:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Light Pink (#FFB6C1) reads as high-energy and confident and approachable and modern. It fits naturally into food, alerts, sports, romance, energy drinks. Use it as the primary identity color and pair with one neutral (white, off-white, or near-black). Test legibility on both your logo and small UI text before locking it in — saturation that works on a 200px logo can feel overpowering at favicon scale.

Fashion & apparel

Light Pink flatters warm-leaning skin tones (golden, peach, olive undertones) and works well in spring/summer collections. It pairs naturally with warm neutrals (cream, camel, brown, olive) and contrasts effectively with denim or navy. As an accent piece — scarf, bag, shoes — light pink can carry an entire neutral outfit; as a head-to-toe color it can overwhelm and is best reserved for evening or statement pieces.

Interior design

Light Pink is best used as a single accent wall, ceiling stripe, or feature piece (cabinetry, tile, an upholstered headboard) — at this saturation a full room can feel overwhelming. Pair with crisp white trim and one warm-wood tone to ground the energy.