Cotton Candy

#FFBCD9

Crayola color

Cotton Candy (#FFBCD9) is a soft, pale bubble-gum pink from the Crayola set, named after the airy spun-sugar confection sold at fairs and carnivals. It has an innocent, playful sweetness associated with childhood, whimsy, and confectionery culture. It is a fixture in kawaii-inspired design, pastel-palette branding, and feminine millennial marketing.

Color Values

HEX

#FFBCD9

RGB

255, 188, 217

HSL

334.0, 100.0%, 86.9%

HSV

334.0, 26.3%, 100.0%

CMYK

0.0%, 26.3%, 14.9%, 0.0%

OKLCH

0.8647 0.085 351.3

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: #FFBCD9;
color: #FFBCD9;
border-color: #FFBCD9;
Nearest Tailwind: Pink 200 #FBCFE8

Tailwind Shades

Contrast Checker

Text on white

1.56:1

AA Fail AAA Fail

Text on black

13.45:1

AA Pass AAA Pass

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the RGB, HSL, and CMYK values of #FFBCD9?

RGB(255, 188, 217) · HSL(334.0, 100.0%, 86.9%) · CMYK(0.0%, 26.3%, 14.9%, 0.0%)

Does #FFBCD9 meet WCAG contrast on white?

1.56:1 — WCAG AA Fail, AAA Fail for normal text.

What text color is readable on #FFBCD9?

Use 000000 text on a #FFBCD9 background; contrast on black is 13.45:1.