Millennial Pink

Soft and warm desaturated pastel pink

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Millennial Pink, hex code #f6c8c1, is a mellow, desaturated shade that leans into a warm, reddish pastel. It functions well as a UI background because it maintains excellent contrast with black text. While it feels gentle, avoid using it next to white, where it may appear washed out. Instead, pair it with charcoal or deep olive to ground its airy character.

Questions about Millennial Pink

What is the hex code for Millennial Pink?
Millennial Pink is #f6c8c1. In RGB that is rgb(246, 200, 193), in HSL hsl(8, 75%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 19%, 22%, 4%.
How should I use #f6c8c1 in a color scheme?
#f6c8c1 performs best when used as a primary or background element, provided you avoid placing it against white to prevent it from looking washed out. Ground this airy shade by pairing it with charcoal or deep olive for better visual weight and contrast.
Is Millennial Pink readable on white or black?
Millennial Pink has a 1.50:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.95:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.