#FFB8D8 Hex Color

Soft, glowing pastel pink

Hex color #ffb8d8 graphic
Pastel pink with a warm, milky softness. #ffb8d8 works best as a background base, and black text on it hits a 13.1:1 contrast ratio, so small type stays readable. It flatters deep plum or burgundy accents but fades next to plain white, so give it darker neighbors. Confectionery, cosmetics, and spring layouts suit its mellow glow.

Questions about #ffb8d8

What is #ffb8d8 in RGB, HSL and CMYK?
In RGB, #ffb8d8 is rgb(255, 184, 216), in HSL hsl(333, 100%, 86%) and in CMYK 0%, 28%, 15%, 0%.
What colors pair well with #ffb8d8?
Deep shades like plum and burgundy give #ffb8d8 contrast and richness without fighting its softness. Cream and warm gray suit gentler palettes, while plain white tends to wash it out.
Is #ffb8d8 readable on white or black?
#ffb8d8 has a 1.60:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.09:1 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.