#FFBBCC Hex Color
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Rosie is an unsaturated, light pink with an airy, pastel warmth. Because it has such high lightness, black text stands out clearly against it, making it a reliable choice for readable UI backgrounds. Pair this shade with deep forest greens or charcoal grays to ground its sweetness. The hex code for this color is #ffbbcc.
About Rosie
Warm pink sugar catching the light
What does rosie mean?
Pink at this softness often reads as sweetness, affection, and gentle playfulness, common in nurseries, sweets packaging, and spring decor. Its high lightness and low saturation make it feel mellow and airy, warm rather than sharp, soft without turning gray.
Where you see rosie
- bubble gum
- strawberry milk
- rose quartz
- ballet slippers
- frosted donut glaze
- peony petals
What it works for
It works well for bakery branding, nursery walls, wedding invitations, and soft accents in otherwise neutral palettes.
What colors go with rosie?
Mint #98ff98Cool mint balances the warmth and keeps both colors feeling fresh.Chocolate Brown #7b3f00Deep brown grounds all that lightness, giving the pink real weight.Navy #000080Navy's depth makes this pale pink glow by contrast.Sage Green #9caf88Muted sage matches its softness, so the pair stays easy on the eyes.Terracotta #e2725bTerracotta repeats the warm hue at a deeper, earthier pitch.
Questions about Rosie
What is the hex code for Rosie?
Rosie is #ffbbcc. In RGB that is rgb(255, 187, 204), in HSL hsl(345, 100%, 87%) and in CMYK 0%, 27%, 20%, 0%.
Is #ffbbcc a warm or cool shade of pink?
The color #ffbbcc registers as a warm, pastel pink because of its underlying yellow and peach undertones. This warmth makes it much friendlier and less clinical than cool-toned, blue-based pinks, making it excellent for wellness or lifestyle-focused branding.
Is Rosie readable on white or black?
Rosie has a 1.58:1 contrast ratio on white and 13.23:1 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.