Matt Pink
Also known as: Cherry Blossom Pink, Pink Bubble Tea, A Lot of Love, Bubblegum Pink
Matt Pink sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels confident and commanding. Try it in call-to-action buttons and food branding. 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.
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)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- 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 — 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 Matt Pink
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
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
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 1.65:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 12.71:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Matt Pink background: #000000
Palettes featuring Matt Pink
Matt Pink with its complement
Soft neighbors of Matt Pink
Matt Pink triad
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.
Matt Pink FAQs
What color is Matt Pink?
Matt Pink is a light red 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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