Light Pink
Also known as: Bologna Sausage, Creamy Strawberry, Summer Cosmos, Poplar Pink
Light Pink is a pale, vivid red that reads as passionate and urgent. It shines in sportswear and call-to-action buttons. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
neutral, leaning warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Light Pink
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.36:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 15.44:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Light Pink background: #000000
Palettes featuring Light Pink
Light Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Light Pink
Light Pink triad
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.
Light Pink FAQs
What color is Light Pink?
Light Pink is a light red 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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