Light Pink
Also known as: Bologna Sausage , Creamy Strawberry , Summer Cosmos , Poplar Pink
Light Pink brings a playful and warm feel to a palette. This pale pink suits children's products and soft backgrounds. Its complement lands in green territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop: 15.44:1 on black clears AA.
Reference
Light Pink color codes
- HEX
- #FFD1DF
- RGB
- rgb(255, 209, 223)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 209, 223, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(342, 100%, 91%)
- HSV
- hsv(342, 18%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 18%, 13%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(88.2 18.3 -0.5)
- OKLCH
- oklch(90.4% 0.055 358.1)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- CSS: pink #FFC0CB · ΔE 5.1
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 10.8 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck. Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Light Pink works
- Web & UI: Too light for text, ideal as a background wash that keeps a page from feeling sterile.
- Interiors: Wall-to-wall safe: it behaves like a white with personality, especially in north-facing rooms.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land: a front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Light Pink
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →Palettes built from Light Pink by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 1.36:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 15.44:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Light Pink background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Light Pink
Light Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Light Pink
Light Pink triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Pig Pink #FDD7E4 · ΔE 2.3
- Icy Pink #F5CED8 · ΔE 2.4
- Mimi Pink #FFDAE9 · ΔE 2.9
- Ballerina #F2CFDC · ΔE 3.0
- Love Fumes #FDD0D5 · ΔE 3.2
- Tussie-Mussie #EDC5D7 · ΔE 3.7
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Light Pink is closest to Water Leaf .
FAQ
Light Pink FAQs
What color is Light Pink?
Light Pink is a light pink with the hex code #FFD1DF. In HSL terms it has a hue of 342°, 100% saturation, and 91% lightness.
What is the hex code for Light Pink?
The hex code for Light Pink is #FFD1DF. In RGB it's rgb(255, 209, 223), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 18%, 13%, 0%).
What colors go well with Light Pink?
Light Pink pairs naturally with green tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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