LightPink — #FFB6C1 HEX Color

#FFB6C1rgb(255, 182, 193)

About LightPink

LightPink (#FFB6C1) is a warm, light, vivid red tone with a hue of 351°, saturation of 100% and lightness of 86%. It works well for branding and call-to-action elements and conveys a energetic feeling. On a white background it reaches a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, while on black it reaches 12.71:1 — so prefer black text when using #FFB6C1 as a background.

Color Codes

HEX#FFB6C1

RGBrgb(255, 182, 193)

HSLhsl(351°, 100%, 86%)

CMYKcmyk(0%, 29%, 24%, 0%)

CIELABLab(81.1, 28, 5)

Accessibility & Contrast

On white

1.65:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

On black

12.71:1

AA Normal

AA Large

AAA Normal

AAA Large

Recommendation: when using #FFB6C1 as a background, use black text for the highest contrast.

Color Schemes

Tints & Shades

Tints (mixed with white)

Shades (mixed with black)

CSS Code Snippets

background-color: #FFB6C1;

color: #FFB6C1;

border: 2px solid #FFB6C1;

background: linear-gradient(135deg, #FFB6C1, #b6fff4);

Code Export

css

:root {
  --color-primary: #ffb6c1;
  --color-primary-rgb: 255, 182, 193;
  --color-primary-hsl: 351, 100%, 86%;
}

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the name of color #FFB6C1?

Color #FFB6C1 is commonly known as LightPink. It is a warm, light, vivid red tone.

Is #FFB6C1 a warm or cool color?

LightPink (#FFB6C1) is a warm color. With a hue of 351°, it falls in the red family.

What colors go well with #FFB6C1?

Colors that pair well with LightPink (#FFB6C1) include its complementary color (#B6FFF4), neutral whites and warm creams, and analogous red tones for harmonious palettes.