#FFB1D6 Hex Color
A Soft Glow With a Playful Streak
Soft as bubblegum with a warm, opalescent glow, this pastel pink sits high on the lightness scale with a gentle, mellow character. The hex code #ffb1d6 works best as a background or supporting tone in spring themes, cosmetics, and children’s products, and it flatters deep navy and plum far more than plain white. Black text passes WCAG AA against it at about 12.5:1 contrast.
Questions about #ffb1d6
What is #ffb1d6 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb1d6 is rgb(255, 177, 214), in HSL hsl(332, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 31%, 16%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb1d6?
Deep navy and plum make this light pink read richer and less sweet. It also works with muted mauve for a tonal scheme or charcoal for a modern, grounded contrast.
Is #ffb1d6 readable on white or black?
#ffb1d6 has a 1.67:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.51:1 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.