Pink
Pale Pink
Pale Pink
#FADADDClick to copy
Pale Pink Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(250, 218, 221)Copy
HSLhsl(354, 76%, 92%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(354, 13%, 98%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 13%, 12%, 2%)Copy
Pale Pink Color Schemes
Complementary
#FADADD
Click to copy#DAFAF7
Click to copyAnalogous
#FADAED
Click to copy#FAE7DA
Click to copySplit Complementary
#DAFAE7
Click to copy#DAEDFA
Click to copyMonochromatic
#FADADD
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#FFFFFF
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Click to copy#E22638
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Click to copyPale Pink WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)
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White background #FFFFFF
1.30 : 1
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Black background #000000
16.14 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
1.19 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
9.71 : 1
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Pale Pink Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Pale Pink Color Introduction
Definition
Pale Pink (HEX #FADADD) has the RGB value rgb(250, 218, 221), the HSL value hsl(354°, 76%, 92%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 13%, 12%, 2%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pale Pink is #DAFAF7, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #FADAED and #FAE7DA that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#DAFAE7, #DAEDFA) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pale Pink uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pale Pink has a contrast ratio of 1.30:1 against white and 16.14:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Pale Pink has a lightness of 92% and a saturation of 76%, an extremely light tone close to white, ideal as a spacious light background that sets off darker content; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A gentle touch.
Color Psychology
Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Pale Pink tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Pale Pink is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pale Pink Featured In
This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.