#FF8CC1 Hex Color
Bright pink with a sweet, neon edge
Think of cotton candy with a shot of neon, and you get close to #ff8cc1. This bright pink is vivid but not harsh, thanks to its high lightness. It reads sweet and playful, which suits cosmetics, confectionery, and pop culture branding. As a hex code, #ff8cc1 works best as an accent or background for large type, since black text stays readable on top of it.
Questions about #ff8cc1
What is #ff8cc1 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ff8cc1 is rgb(255, 140, 193), in HSL hsl(332, 100%, 77%) and in CMYK 0%, 45%, 24%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ff8cc1?
Pair #ff8cc1 with deep navy or charcoal for contrast, or with mint and cream for a softer candy palette. Dark text works best since the color is already light.
Is #ff8cc1 warm or cool?
#ff8cc1 reads warm. Its red undertones and high lightness give it a bright, sugary glow rather than the cool edge of magenta or fuchsia.
Is #ff8cc1 readable on white or black?
#ff8cc1 has a 2.14:1 contrast ratio on white and 9.77:1 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.