Pink color · XKCD survey name
Pastel Pink Color Code: #FFBACD
The HEX code for Pastel Pink is #FFBACD. It is a light, vivid rose color made of 255 red, 186 green and 205 blue (HSL 343°, 100%, 86%). Black text reads best on it (13.15:1 contrast).
Pastel Pink color values
#FFBACD
rgb(255, 186, 205)
hsl(343, 100%, 86%)
343, 27%, 100%
hwb(343 73% 0%)
0%, 27%, 20%, 0%
16759501
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Pastel Pink?
“Pastel Pink” is a crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey, in which participants typed names for colors they were shown. It is a popular everyday label rather than an official standard.
Its hue angle of 343° places it in the rose 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 0.608, which makes it a very 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.
Pastel Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 86% and its relative luminance is 0.608. Black text reads best on it (13.15:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Pastel Pink
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.59:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 13.15:1 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 Pastel 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 Pastel 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 Pastel Pink
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (13.15:1 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
Use Pastel Pink in CSS
:root {
--color-pastel-pink: #FFBACD;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-pastel-pink);
background-color: #FFBACD;
border: 2px solid #FFBACD;
}Questions about Pastel Pink
What is the HEX code for Pastel Pink?
Pastel Pink is #FFBACD.
What is the RGB value of Pastel Pink?
The RGB value of Pastel Pink is 255, 186, 205: 255 red, 186 green and 205 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 186, 205) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Pastel Pink?
The HSL value of Pastel Pink is 343°, 100%, 86% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(343, 100%, 86%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Pastel Pink?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 27%, Y 20%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Pastel Pink a light or dark color?
Pastel Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 86% and its relative luminance is 0.608. Black text reads best on it (13.15:1 contrast).
How does Pastel Pink look with white text?
White text on Pastel Pink has a contrast ratio of 1.59:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Pastel Pink look with black text?
Black text on Pastel Pink has a contrast ratio of 13.15:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Pastel Pink?
Pale Aqua is its complementary color, and Pale Mauve sits beside it as an analogous color. Lighter and darker variants of the same hue also work well for monochromatic palettes.
Where can Pastel Pink be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (13.15:1 contrast with black); page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes; playful brand accents.
How do I use Pastel Pink in CSS?
Use color: #FFBACD; for text, background-color: #FFBACD; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-pastel-pink: #FFBACD; and reuse it with var(--color-pastel-pink).
About this color page
Crowd-sourced name from the XKCD Color Survey (CC0). Values are calculated from the HEX code; color names are labels, not trademarks or standards unless stated. Screens render colors differently, so always check important colors on your own device. See the disclaimer.