Carnation Pink color: hex code #FFA6C9
Carnation Pink has the hex code #FFA6C9. It is a very light, vivid rose.
In the RGB color model it is made of 100% red, 65.1% green and 78.8% blue (255, 166, 201).
Its hue angle is 336°, with 100% saturation and 83% lightness. For print, the CMYK equivalent is 0% cyan, 35% magenta, 21% yellow and 0% black.
Black text is the more readable choice on this background (contrast 11.55:1).
Carnation Pink (#FFA6C9) color codes
| HEX | #FFA6C9 | |
|---|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 166, 201) | |
| RGB percent | rgb(100%, 65.1%, 78.8%) | |
| HSL | hsl(336, 100%, 83%) | |
| HSV / HSB | hsv(336, 35%, 100%) | |
| CMYK | cmyk(0%, 35%, 21%, 0%) | |
| CIE LAB | lab(77.73, 37.46, -4.15) | |
| CIE LCH | lch(77.73, 37.69, 353.67) | |
| CIE XYZ | xyz(65.42, 52.753, 61.984) | |
| Decimal | 16754377 | |
| Short hex | None (no 3-digit form) |
Color harmonies
Colors that go with Carnation Pink, based on their position on the color wheel.
Complementary
The color opposite on the color wheel (180°). Strongest contrast.
Analogous
Neighbors 30° either side. Calm, natural combinations.
Split complementary
The two colors next to the complement (150° and 210°).
Triadic
Three colors evenly spaced, 120° apart.
Tetradic (square)
Four colors 90° apart.
Shades, tints and tones
Shades (darker, mixed with black)
Tints (lighter, mixed with white)
Tones (mixed with gray)
Contrast and accessibility
| Text on #FFA6C9 | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 11.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| #FFA6C9 as text on | Ratio | AA | AAA | AA large |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sample text | 1.82:1 | Fail | Fail | Fail |
| Sample text | 11.55:1 | Pass | Pass | Pass |
WCAG 2 asks for 4.5:1 for normal text (AA), 7:1 for AAA, and 3:1 for large text. Check other pairs.
Color blindness simulation
How #FFA6C9 looks to people with the most common types of color vision deficiency.
#b0b7caProtanopia
no red cones#c6c6c7Deuteranopia
no green cones#ffa2b2Tritanopia
no blue cones#c0c0c0Achromatopsia
no color vision
CSS examples
.background { background-color: #ffa6c9; }
.text { color: #ffa6c9; }
.border { border: 2px solid #ffa6c9; }
.transparent { background-color: rgb(255 166 201 / 50%); }
.gradient { background: linear-gradient(to right, #ffa6c9, #ffafa6); }Similar colors
#f0a1bfPrism Pink#f49ac2Pastel Magenta#fcb4d5Lavender Candy#eca6caElastic Pink#ffb7d5Candy Bar#e9a1b8Rose Elegance#eaacc6Pink Macaroon#ffaaddFresh Gum
See #FFA6C9 on its hex code page
Questions
- What color is #FFA6C9?
- #FFA6C9 is a very light, vivid rose known as Carnation Pink. It belongs to the pink family of colors.
- What is the RGB value of Carnation Pink?
- The RGB value is 255, 166, 201: 255 red, 166 green and 201 blue on a 0 to 255 scale.
- What is the complementary color of Carnation Pink?
- The complementary color is #A6FFDC, found by rotating the hue 180° on the color wheel.
- Is black or white text better on #FFA6C9?
- Black text. Black text has a contrast ratio of 11.55:1 and white text 1.82:1. WCAG asks for at least 4.5:1 for normal text.