What color is #FFB5CE?

#FFB5CE is a pale, soft rose. In RGB it is rgb(255, 181, 206), and in HSL hsl(340, 100%, 85%).

Is #FFB5CE accessible as text?

On white, #FFB5CE has a contrast ratio of 1.65:1 (fails WCAG AA for body text); on black it is 12.75:1 (passes). For text placed on #FFB5CE, use black for the best readability.

What is the closest Tailwind color to #FFB5CE?

The nearest Tailwind CSS token is pink-300 (#FDA5D5).

What colors go well with #FFB5CE?

#FFB5CE pairs cleanly with neutrals — cream, taupe, charcoal and cool grays — and with its complementary #B3FFE6. In UI, a softer accent is often easier to use than the exact complement. Explore the harmonies, shades, tints and ready-made palettes for #FFB5CE below.

Is #FFB5CE good for buttons?

#FFB5CE works well for buttons and highlights, but use black text on #FFB5CE — white text only reaches 1.65:1, below the 4.5:1 needed for normal-size labels.

Is #FFB5CE the same as CSS lightpink?

No — #FFB5CE is not the CSS named color lightpink, but lightpink (#FFB6C1) is the closest CSS named color.

#FFB5CE Color — HEX, RGB, HSL, Palette & Shades

Palettes built on #FFB5CE

Not just a swatch — here's how #FFB5CE works with other colors. Named schemes with #FFB5CE in its natural role, and a note on why the supporting colors balance it.

Japanese Sand Base · 5 colors

Base #FFB5CE Surface #F1E8DC Highlight #F7F1E7 Secondary #BCAEA0 Ink #2B2723

Cherry Blossom sets a calm, sun-bleached base here, wrapped in bone and paper off-whites and a soft greige, with a single ink accent for wabi-sabi restraint.

Warm Autumn Interior Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FFB5CE Secondary #B9612D Accent #7B7641 Surface #F5EBDD Anchor #3C2921

This palette keeps Cherry Blossom as the dominant warm neutral, balanced by muted terracotta and olive earth tones and grounded by a deep espresso anchor.

Modern Café Dominant · 5 colors

Dominant #FFB5CE Anchor #3B2921 Surface #F1E2D1 Accent #9A9563 Secondary #3C3833

Cherry Blossom anchors this café scheme as the warm mid-tone, lifted by latte cream and a muted sage accent and grounded by espresso brown and a warm charcoal.

Coastal Morning Lead · 5 colors

Lead #FFB5CE Accent #AFC3B1 Surface #E7D7BE Secondary #9AA0A2 Anchor #26324B

Cherry Blossom opens this coastal palette with sea-glass and warm sand alongside it, grounded by driftwood grey and a deep-navy anchor.

Minimal Editorial Surface · 5 colors

Surface #F7F4EF Accent #FFB5CE Secondary #FFF2FA Support #9C9087 Ink #17140F

Cherry Blossom is the single accent in this high-contrast editorial system — set on near-white paper against near-black ink, with a warm grey and a desaturated tint of Cherry Blossom carrying the quiet middle.

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Color Lab

How #FFB5CE actually behaves in design work — read from its OKLCH lightness, chroma and hue, not just its raw numbers. Ten signals to help you decide where this color earns its place.

Warmth 66/100

Warm

Reads warm and advancing — inviting, energetic, draws the eye forward.

Softness 70/100

High

Soft and easy on the eye — gentle backdrops, calm surfaces.

Depth 15/100

Very low

Airy and open — recedes, leaves the composition light.

Naturalness 26/100

Low

Loosely natural — an earthy edge without being rustic.

Vintage feel 50/100

Moderate

A faint retro warmth without tipping into sepia.

Luxury 21/100

Low

Playful and accessible rather than exclusive.

Brand distinctiveness 35/100

Low

Recognisable but shares space with nearby hues.

UI accent fit 16/100

Very low

Weak as an action color — too pale, too dark or too muted to signal.

Surface fit 58/100

Moderate

Usable as a tinted surface in measured doses.

Print safety 90/100

Very high

Reproduces faithfully in CMYK — safe for packaging and print.

Pairs with #FFB5CE

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For branding

For interior

For fashion

People also use #FFB5CE with

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UI roles & guardrails

Primary action Safe as a filled button with near-black label. AAA

Body text Do not use for body copy on light surfaces. Avoid

Large display Only on dark surfaces. Avoid

Background Pair with #141310 text at 11.3:1. Use

Subtle surface Use #FDF2F6 for cards and hover fills. Tint 80

Avoid beside #FFB3B3 — the hue gap is too small to read as intentional. Clash

In real applications

Not a swatch to memorise — a color to build with. Here is #FFB5CE at work across the surfaces designers actually ship.

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:root {
  --color-base: #FFB5CE;
  --color-base-rgb: 255 181 206;
  --color-base-oklch: oklch(84.9% 0.091 357.2);
  --color-50: #FEF0F5;
  --color-100: #FDD8E4;
  --color-200: #FCB1CA;
  --color-300: #F877A2;
  --color-400: #EC467D;
  --color-500: #D2225D;
  --color-600: #9F234C;
  --color-700: #701F3A;
  --color-800: #481828;
  --color-900: #2C111A;
  --color-on-base: #141310;
}

// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
  cherry-blossom: {
    50: '#FEF0F5',
    100: '#FDD8E4',
    200: '#FCB1CA',
    300: '#F877A2',
    400: '#EC467D',
    500: '#D2225D',
    600: '#9F234C',
    700: '#701F3A',
    800: '#481828',
    900: '#2C111A',
  },
}

$base: #FFB5CE;
$base-ink: #141310;
$base-50: #FEF0F5;
$base-100: #FDD8E4;
$base-200: #FCB1CA;
$base-300: #F877A2;
$base-400: #EC467D;
$base-500: #D2225D;
$base-600: #9F234C;
$base-700: #701F3A;
$base-800: #481828;
$base-900: #2C111A;
$base-hover: #FF5C92;
$base-subtle: #FCEBF1;

{
    "color": {
        "base": {
            "value": "#FFB5CE",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "onBase": {
            "value": "#141310",
            "type": "color"
        },
        "scale": {
            "50": {
                "value": "#FEF0F5",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "100": {
                "value": "#FDD8E4",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "200": {
                "value": "#FCB1CA",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "300": {
                "value": "#F877A2",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "400": {
                "value": "#EC467D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "500": {
                "value": "#D2225D",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "600": {
                "value": "#9F234C",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "700": {
                "value": "#701F3A",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "800": {
                "value": "#481828",
                "type": "color"
            },
            "900": {
                "value": "#2C111A",
                "type": "color"
            }
        }
    }
}