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Pastel Pink

#FDCED6

Pastel Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #FDCED6. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 253, 206, 214 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 19%, 15%, 1% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pastel Pink color values

HEX
#FDCED6
RGB
253, 206, 214
HSL
350°, 92%, 90%
CMYK
0, 19, 15, 1

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pastel Pink sits at 350° on the color wheel with 92% saturation and 90% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. With saturation at 92%, this is a high-chroma color: the kind that anchors palettes and demands considered placement. The elevated lightness keeps it airy and open, well-suited to large surface areas without visual weight.

In digital environments, Pastel Pink is rendered as rgb(253, 206, 214), where the red channel dominates at 253, giving the color a clear red cast. High saturation at this lightness produces strong contrast against white — effective for CTAs, badges, and elements that need to stop the eye.

For print, Pastel Pink translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 19M 15Y 1K. With almost no black ink (1%), this color is built almost entirely from process inks: 19% magenta, 15% yellow. This profile tends toward vibrancy in print, though ink density limits on press may affect saturation on coated versus uncoated stock. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Pastel Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #FDCED6;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 253, 206, 214;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#FDCED6',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 19%
Y: 15%
K: 1%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(253, 206, 214)
rgba(253, 206, 214, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 350° on the color wheel

Lululemon logo
Lululemon
New Balance logo
New Balance
Tommy Hilfiger logo
Tommy Hilfiger
KFC logo
KFC

Frequently asked questions

What color is #FDCED6?
#FDCED6 is Pastel Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 253, 206, 214. It has a hue of 350°, 92% saturation, and 90% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #FDCED6?
The RGB color code for #FDCED6 is rgb(253, 206, 214). This means it contains 253 red, 206 green, and 214 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pastel Pink a warm or cool color?
Pastel Pink (#FDCED6) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #FDCED6 in CSS?
You can use #FDCED6 in CSS with: background-color: #FDCED6; or color: #FDCED6; or as an RGB value: rgb(253, 206, 214). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 19%, 15%, 1%.

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