Lavender

#FCB4D5

Crayola color

Lavender (#FCB4D5) in the Crayola palette is surprisingly pink—a bright, soft pink that reads as baby pink rather than the traditional pale purple associated with lavender flowers. This reflects Crayola's more playful, child-centric color naming, where lavender connotes a gentle, rosy softness. It suits children's product design, romantic stationery, and pastel-palette branding.

Color Values

HEX

#FCB4D5

RGB

252, 180, 213

HSL

332.5, 92.3%, 84.7%

HSV

332.5, 28.6%, 98.8%

CMYK

0.0%, 28.6%, 15.5%, 1.2%

OKLCH

0.8466 0.093 350.2

Properties

Color Psychology

Light pinks represent unconditional love, compassion, and nurturing energy. Known as the most calming color, Baker-Miller pink was famously used in prison cells to reduce aggression. Soft pink tones lower muscle tension and anxiety, creating an atmosphere of gentle reassurance.

Design Usage

Soft pink is widely used in beauty, wellness, and direct-to-consumer brands targeting younger demographics. It creates inviting landing pages and product cards that feel approachable and modern. Combine it with deep charcoal text and white space for a minimal, contemporary aesthetic.

Color Harmonies

Color Blindness Simulation

CSS Usage

background-color: #FCB4D5;
color: #FCB4D5;
border-color: #FCB4D5;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 300 #F9A8D4

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.66:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

12.63:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FCB4D5?

RGB(252, 180, 213) · HSL(332.5, 92.3%, 84.7%) · CMYK(0.0%, 28.6%, 15.5%, 1.2%)

Does #FCB4D5 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.66:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FCB4D5?

Use 000000 text on a #FCB4D5 background; contrast on black is 12.63:1.