Pink color · CSS named color
Light Pink Color Code: #FFB6C1
Light Pink is a light, vivid red color with the hexadecimal value #FFB6C1. In RGB it is 255, 182, 193 and in HSL it is 351°, 100%, 86%. Black text reads best on it (12.71:1 contrast).
Light Pink color values
#FFB6C1
rgb(255, 182, 193)
hsl(351, 100%, 86%)
351, 29%, 100%
hwb(351 71% 0%)
0%, 29%, 24%, 0%
16758465
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CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Light Pink?
Light Pink is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “lightpink”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 351° places it in the red part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 86% lightness (light). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 89% of them and more saturated than 72% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.586, which makes it a light color. That is above the 0.179 crossover point at which black and white text have equal contrast, so black text has the advantage.
Light Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 86% and its relative luminance is 0.586. Black text reads best on it (12.71:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Light Pink
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.65:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 12.71:1 Excellent | Pass | Pass | Pass | Pass |
Ratios use the WCAG 2 formula and are truncated, never rounded up. Test any pair with the contrast checker.
Colors that go with Light Pink
Complementary color
Complementary colors sit directly opposite each other on the color wheel (180° apart). They give the strongest hue contrast, which suits calls to action and accents.
Analogous colors
Analogous colors are neighbors on the wheel, 30° either side of the base hue. They blend smoothly and are easy to combine in backgrounds, gradients and illustrations.
Triadic colors
A triadic scheme uses three hues spaced 120° apart. It is lively yet balanced, and works best when one color leads and the other two act as accents.
Split-complementary colors
Split-complementary keeps the base color and uses the two colors on either side of its complement (150° and 210°). The contrast is strong but gentler than a direct complement.
Tetradic colors
A tetradic (rectangle) scheme combines two complementary pairs at 0°, 60°, 180° and 240°. It offers variety but needs one dominant color to stay balanced.
Monochromatic variants
Monochromatic variants keep the same hue and saturation and only change lightness, which makes them dependable for UI scales and subtle layered designs.
A “≈” before a name means the exact harmony color has no named match, so the link goes to the closest named color.
Tints and shades of Light Pink
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
Darker shades (mixed with black)
Select any swatch to copy its HEX code. Build longer scales with the tints and shades tool.
Similar colors
Where to use Light Pink
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (12.71:1 contrast with black)
- Page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
- Illustrations and stickers
Light Pink appears in these curated palettes: Cherry Blossom (Red Color Palettes), Green and Pink (Green Color Palettes), Ice Cream (Pastel Color Palettes), Pastel Rainbow (Pastel Color Palettes), Friendly App (UI Color Palettes).
Use Light Pink in CSS
:root {
--color-light-pink: #FFB6C1;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-light-pink);
background-color: #FFB6C1;
border: 2px solid #FFB6C1;
}Questions about Light Pink
What is the HEX code for Light Pink?
Light Pink is #FFB6C1.
What is the RGB value of Light Pink?
The RGB value of Light Pink is 255, 182, 193: 255 red, 182 green and 193 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 182, 193) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Light Pink?
The HSL value of Light Pink is 351°, 100%, 86% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(351, 100%, 86%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Light Pink?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 29%, Y 24%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Light Pink a light or dark color?
Light Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 86% and its relative luminance is 0.586. Black text reads best on it (12.71:1 contrast).
How does Light Pink look with white text?
White text on Light Pink has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Light Pink look with black text?
Black text on Light Pink has a contrast ratio of 12.71:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Light Pink?
Pale Cyan is its complementary color, and Powder Pink sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Light Pink be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (12.71:1 contrast with black); page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes; playful brand accents.
How do I use Light Pink in CSS?
Use color: #FFB6C1; for text, background-color: #FFB6C1; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-light-pink: #FFB6C1; and reuse it with var(--color-light-pink).
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