Pink
#ffc0cb
Crisp, very light candy pink for airy accents
About Pink
Pink like #ffc0cb looks like a pastel note you can actually read, not a cottony wash. It's softer and lighter than Cotton Candy Comet, with less punch, and it doesn't drift as deep as Love Affair. The surface feels creamy rather than dusty, with a gentle red-family undertone that stays warm without slipping into "hot" territory.
I use this shade when I need warmer than pure white background tints for skincare and beauty product screens, especially around pricing cards, reassurance banners, and verification or success states. It's also great for mobile onboarding and loyalty/profile badges when you want "friendly" to land quickly, without competing with imagery. Compared with In the Pink, it reads a touch more buttery and less blush-matte, so it holds together better on glossy UI layers.
Pair it with cool grays sparingly. It can make them look slightly pink, so I'll usually go for neutral warm whites or beige-toned surfaces when I'm using it as the main accent.
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WCAG 2.1 contrast ratios. AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text, 3:1 for large. AAA requires 7:1 / 4.5:1.
On White #ffffff
On Gray 100 #f5f5f5
On Gray 900 #18181b
On Black #000000
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