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Color: Light Pink

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Category: pink
Color Source: web
Luminance: 58.6%
Color Formats

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HEX
#FFB6C1
RGB
255, 182, 193
HSL
351, 100, 86
HSV
351, 29, 100
CMYK
0, 29, 24, 0
LAB
81, 28, 5
Accessibility & Contrast

Test Light Pink for accessibility compliance and color contrast ratios.

Basic Contrast Ratios

Light Pink on White
1.65:1
Light Pink on Black
12.71:1

WCAG 2.1 Compliance

AA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS
AA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 3:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Normal Text)

Required ratio: 7:1

PASS
AAA Standard (Large Text)

Required ratio: 4.5:1

PASS

Usage Recommendations

✓ Excellent for accessibility

This color meets AAA standards and is suitable for all text sizes and UI elements.

Recommended text color: Use #000000 text for optimal readability on Light Pink backgrounds.

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Color Tools

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About Light Pink Color

The Light Pink color (#FFB6C1) is a pink color that belongs to the web-safe color palette. This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know about Light Pink, including its technical specifications, psychological impact, design applications, and practical usage examples.

Light Pink has the hexadecimal code #FFB6C1 and RGB values of 255, 182, 193. In the HSL color space, it has a hue of 351°, saturation of 100%, and lightness of 86%. This color is widely supported across all browsers and design applications.

Color Psychology & Meaning

Discover the psychological impact and cultural significance of Light Pink.

Associated Emotions

Love, gentleness, nurturing, femininity, playfulness

Symbolism & Meaning

Romance, softness, innocence, caring, youth

Marketing & Branding

Feminine market, beauty products, caring services, nurture brands

Design Applications

Learn how to effectively use Light Pink in various design contexts.

Web Design

  • Headers
  • Links
  • Corporate themes
  • Trust indicators
  • Professional layouts

Interior Design

  • Bedrooms
  • Bathrooms
  • Office spaces
  • Coastal themes

Graphic Design

  • Corporate branding
  • Healthcare materials
  • Technology themes
  • Professional presentations

Fashion & Clothing

  • Business attire
  • Denim
  • Formal wear
  • Casual shirts
Technical Specifications

Complete technical details and color space information for Light Pink.

Color Temperature

Neutral

Dominant Wavelength

380-450nm

Color Purity

100%

Brightness Index

219/255
Usage Examples

Real-world examples and code snippets showing how to use Light Pink.

CSS Examples

background-color: #FFB6C1;
color: #FFB6C1;
border: 2px solid #FFB6C1;
box-shadow: 0 4px 8px #FFB6C133;
background: linear-gradient(45deg, #FFB6C1, #ffe9f4);

Design Tips & Best Practices

When using Light Pink in your designs, consider its psychological impact and cultural associations. This color works well in web design, branding, and marketing materials and can be effectively paired with complementary colors to create striking visual compositions.

Accessibility Considerations

When using Light Pink as a text or background color, ensure sufficient contrast ratios for accessibility compliance. Test your color combinations against WCAG guidelines to ensure readability for all users.

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