Light pink
Light pink is a very light, vivid color from the pink family. Hex code #FFB6C1.
Color codes
- CSS name
lightpink - HEX
#FFB6C1 - RGB
rgb(255 182 193) - HSL
hsl(351 100% 86%) - HSB / HSV
hsb(351, 29%, 100%) - OKLCH
oklch(84.7% 0.086 9.1) - CMYK
cmyk(0%, 29%, 24%, 0%)
White text
1.65:1 · fails WCAG
Black text
12.71:1 · passes WCAG AAA
Shades
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
About this color
Light pink in CSS and design
Light pink is a very light, vivid color from the pink family. Light pink is one of the extended color keywords, which CSS adopted from the X11 color names used on Unix workstations.
Use it in CSS by name or by any of its codes; these all give the same color:
color: lightpink;
color: #FFB6C1;
color: rgb(255 182 193);
color: hsl(351 100% 86%);For text on light pink, black reads best. Check other combinations with the contrast checker, or browse all CSS color names.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the hex code for light pink?
#FFB6C1. In CSS you can also use the keyword lightpink, which works in every browser.
What is light pink in RGB and HSL?
In RGB it is rgb(255 182 193), in HSL hsl(351 100% 86%). For print, cmyk(0%, 29%, 24%, 0%) is a starting point, but CMYK depends on paper and ink, so check with your printer.
Should I use black or white text on light pink?
Black text works better: it has a contrast ratio of 12.71:1 and passes WCAG AAA. White text reaches 1.65:1.
Which colors go with light pink?
Its complementary color is #87DFD8, on the opposite side of the color wheel. For a calmer look, combine it with its analogous neighbors #F3B8E0 and #FFBAA4. The palette generator builds more combinations.