#FFB4B4 Hex Color
A gentle and youthful pale salmon pink
#ffb4b4 is a pale, unsaturated salmon pink that feels gentle and youthful. Due to its lightness, this shade works best as a soft background or a supporting accent rather than a dominant color. Pair it with deep charcoal or navy text to ensure high readability. The hex code #ffb4b4 provides a warm, clean foundation for modern UI design that requires a touch of approachable, low-intensity energy.
Questions about #ffb4b4
What is #ffb4b4 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb4b4 is rgb(255, 180, 180), in HSL hsl(0, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 29%, 0%.
What design elements pair well with #ffb4b4?
Does #ffb4b4 work for interface design?
The hex color #ffb4b4 is excellent for UI elements requiring low-intensity energy, such as soft buttons, status backgrounds, or gentle illustrations. Because it is highly unsaturated, it provides a clean, modern feel that avoids the eye fatigue common with more vibrant neon pinks.
Is #ffb4b4 readable on white or black?
#ffb4b4 has a 1.68:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.43:1 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.