Matt Pink
Also known as: Cherry Blossom Pink , Pink Bubble Tea , A Lot of Love , Bubblegum Pink
Few pinks feel this vivid. Matt Pink leans warm and gentle and approachable, which points it toward soft backgrounds and beauty and fashion. Its complement lands in cyan territory, which makes for striking two-color pairings. Against dark backgrounds it stays legible (12.71:1), but avoid it as text on white.
Reference
Matt Pink color codes
- HEX
- #FFB6C1
- RGB
- rgb(255, 182, 193)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 182, 193, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(351, 100%, 86%)
- HSV
- hsv(351, 29%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 29%, 24%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(81.3 28.4 5.6)
- OKLCH
- oklch(84.7% 0.086 9.1)
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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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: lightpink #FFB6C1 · ΔE 0.0
- RAL 3015: Light pink #E1A6AD · ΔE 5.8 · 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 Matt 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 Matt 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 Matt 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 1.65:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 12.71:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Matt Pink background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Matt Pink
Matt Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Matt Pink
Matt Pink triad
Explore
Similar colors
- Love Spell #F8B4C4 · ΔE 2.3
- Ibis #F4B3C2 · ΔE 2.6
- Pink Blush #F4ACB6 · ΔE 2.6
- Pink #FFC0CB · ΔE 2.7
- Piglet #FFC0C6 · ΔE 2.9
- Pink Fit #F5A8B2 · ΔE 3.4
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Matt Pink is closest to Cold Blue .
FAQ
Matt Pink FAQs
What color is Matt Pink?
Matt Pink is a light pink with the hex code #FFB6C1. In HSL terms it has a hue of 351°, 100% saturation, and 86% lightness.
What is the hex code for Matt Pink?
The hex code for Matt Pink is #FFB6C1. In RGB it's rgb(255, 182, 193), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 29%, 24%, 0%).
What colors go well with Matt Pink?
Matt Pink pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony, and with green accents from its split-complementary palette. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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