Pink color · CSS named color
Pink Color Code: #FFC0CB
The HEX code for Pink is #FFC0CB. It is a light, vivid red color made of 255 red, 192 green and 203 blue (HSL 350°, 100%, 88%). Black text reads best on it (13.65:1 contrast).
Pink color values
#FFC0CB
rgb(255, 192, 203)
hsl(350, 100%, 88%)
350, 25%, 100%
hwb(350 75% 0%)
0%, 25%, 20%, 0%
16761035
pink
CMYK is a standard screen-to-print conversion. Printed results depend on inks, paper and color profiles.
What is Pink?
Pink is one of the named colors defined by the CSS Color specifications (keyword “pink”), so every modern browser understands it without a hex code.
Its hue angle of 350° places it in the red part of the color wheel, with 100% saturation (vivid) and 88% lightness (light). It is a warm color.
Compared with the other pink colors in the Aqeeb Studio library, it is lighter than 95% of them and more saturated than 72% of them.
Its relative luminance is 0.633, 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.
Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 88% and its relative luminance is 0.633. Black text reads best on it (13.65:1 contrast).
Text contrast on Pink
| Text | Preview | Ratio | AA normal | AA large | AAA normal | AAA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White text | Sample text | 1.53:1 Poor | Fail | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Black text | Sample text | 13.65:1 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 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 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 Pink
- Card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (13.65:1 contrast with black)
- Page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes
- Illustrations and stickers
- Playful brand accents
- Soft backgrounds and cards
- Lifestyle, beauty and event design
Pink appears in these curated palettes: Berry (Red Color Palettes), Cotton Candy (Pastel Color Palettes), Spring Pastels (Pastel Color Palettes), Soft Sunrise (Pastel Color Palettes), Lilac Dream (Pastel Color Palettes), Baby Shower (Pastel Color Palettes).
Use Pink in CSS
:root {
--color-pink: #FFC0CB;
}
.element {
color: var(--color-pink);
background-color: #FFC0CB;
border: 2px solid #FFC0CB;
}Questions about Pink
What is the HEX code for Pink?
Pink is #FFC0CB.
What is the RGB value of Pink?
The RGB value of Pink is 255, 192, 203: 255 red, 192 green and 203 blue on a 0–255 scale, written rgb(255, 192, 203) in CSS.
What is the HSL value of Pink?
The HSL value of Pink is 350°, 100%, 88% (hue, saturation, lightness), written hsl(350, 100%, 88%) in CSS.
What is the CMYK value of Pink?
A standard conversion gives about C 0%, M 25%, Y 20%, K 0%. Real print results depend on the inks, paper and color profile, so treat CMYK here as a reference value.
Is Pink a light or dark color?
Pink counts as a light color: its HSL lightness is 88% and its relative luminance is 0.633. Black text reads best on it (13.65:1 contrast).
How does Pink look with white text?
White text on Pink has a contrast ratio of 1.53:1, rated Poor. It falls below the WCAG minimum for text.
How does Pink look with black text?
Black text on Pink has a contrast ratio of 13.65:1, rated Excellent. It meets WCAG AA for normal text.
What colors go well with Pink?
Duck Egg Blue 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 Pink be used?
It suits card, highlight and section backgrounds with dark text (13.65:1 contrast with black); page backgrounds, subtle borders and table stripes; illustrations and stickers.
How do I use Pink in CSS?
Use color: #FFC0CB; for text, background-color: #FFC0CB; for fills, or define a custom property such as --color-pink: #FFC0CB; and reuse it with var(--color-pink).
About this color page
CSS named color (W3C CSS Color Module). 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.