#FFB6B9 Hex Color

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Soft and warm, #ffb6b9 is a light, muted red with pink undertones and a fresh, youthful glow. The hex code works well as a supporting tone for spring branding, baby products, romance, and food packaging. Pair it with deep navy for contrast, and use black text for readable interfaces with about 12.6:1 contrast. Its pale value can look washed out beside white.

Questions about #ffb6b9

What is #ffb6b9 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb6b9 is rgb(255, 182, 185), in HSL hsl(358, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 29%, 27%, 0%. Browse more shades of pink with names and hex codes.
What colors pair well with #ffb6b9?
#ffb6b9 pairs well with deep navy for strong contrast, while mauve, blush, and soft peach create a gentle palette for branding, packaging, or interfaces with clear visual separation and warmth. Use a dark text color rather than pale tones.
Does #ffb6b9 look warm or cool?
#ffb6b9 reads as warm because its light red base sits close to coral, while its pink undertone adds softness, making it suited to spring-inspired branding, romantic layouts, and gentle packaging. Its pale value can look washed out beside white.
Is #ffb6b9 readable on white or black?
#ffb6b9 has a 1.66:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.64:1 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.