#FFB5E5 Hex Color
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The hex code #ffb5e5 is a light, unsaturated magenta with a warm pink cast and a soft, sparkling presence. This pastel shade suits spring layouts, cosmetics, confectionery, intimate products, and playful fashion. Use it as a supporting tone or broad background, then add black text for strong readability. Its pale value can look washed out beside white.
Questions about #ffb5e5
What is #ffb5e5 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb5e5 is rgb(255, 181, 229), in HSL hsl(321, 100%, 85%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 10%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb5e5?
The hex color #ffb5e5 pairs well with charcoal, navy, plum, and muted sage, which ground its pale pink-magenta brightness without making the palette feel harsh. Use those darker tones for type, borders, or small accents when this shade fills a surface.
Where does #ffb5e5 work best in design?
Use #ffb5e5 as a broad background or supporting tone in spring branding, cosmetics, baby products, confectionery, and fashion layouts. Its light, softened saturation keeps large areas gentle, while darker accents supply the definition needed for controls and fine details.
Is #ffb5e5 readable on white or black?
#ffb5e5 has a 1.61:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.99:1 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.