#FFB5CE Hex Color
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Pastel pink at its softest. #ffb5ce is light and gently warm, with just enough saturation to avoid looking chalky next to white. It works best as a background or supporting tone in spring themes, cosmetics, and confectionery design. Black text sits comfortably on top with a 12.8:1 contrast ratio. Pair it with deep teal for a fresh, less expected combination.
Questions about #ffb5ce
What is #ffb5ce in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb5ce is rgb(255, 181, 206), in HSL hsl(340, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 19%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb5ce?
Deep teal, plum, and forest green give #ffb5ce contrast without clashing, which suits fashion and packaging work. For softer palettes, lean on lavender or cream instead of pure white to keep the pink from washing out.
Is #ffb5ce readable on white or black?
#ffb5ce has a 1.64:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.75:1 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.