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Pink#FFC0CB

Pink color code is #FFC0CB. Use this page to get all code formats, explore shades and tints, and find colors that work with pink.

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Pink Accessibility & WCAG Contrast

Relative luminance of Pink is 0.6327. Its WCAG contrast ratio is 1.54:1 against white and 13.65:1 against black. Use the card with the higher ratio for body text.

The quick brown fox
Pink on white1.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Pink on black13.65:1AAA
The quick brown fox
White on Pink1.54:1Fail
The quick brown fox
Black on Pink13.65:1AAA

Pink — Frequently Asked Questions

What is the hex code for Pink?+
The hex code for Pink is #FFC0CB. In RGB it's rgb(255, 192, 203), and in HSL it's hsl(350, 100%, 88%).
What is the RGB value of Pink?+
Pink in RGB is (255, 192, 203). Written in CSS: rgb(255, 192, 203).
What is the CMYK value of Pink?+
Pink converts to CMYK(0%, 25%, 20%, 0%) for print. Hex equivalent is #FFC0CB.
Is pink a warm or cool color?+
Pink (#FFC0CB) is a warm red — its hue sits at 350° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm part of the spectrum.
What color family does pink belong to?+
Pink belongs to the red family. Its HSL is 350°, 100%, 88% — a warm tone within the broader red group.
Is pink accessible for body text on a white background?+
Pink on white reaches a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.54:1 — 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 pink?+
The nearest Pantone match for Pink (#FFC0CB) is 14-2215 Bubblegum Pink, calculated by Euclidean RGB distance over the Pantone Matching System.

How to use Pink in design

Practical guidance for using pink (#FFC0CB) across four design contexts, derived from its hue, lightness, saturation, and WCAG contrast.

Web & UI design

Pink (#FFC0CB) works well as a background color in dark UIs or as a button fill paired with white text — at 13.7:1 against black it's AAA-accessible for body text reversed onto it. Don't use it for text on a white background; 1.5:1 contrast won't pass AA.

Branding & identity

As a brand color, Pink (#FFC0CB) 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

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 — 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

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.