Lightpink3
lightpink3 · #CD8C95
HEX
#CD8C95
RGB
rgb(205, 140, 149)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 32%, 27%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(352, 39%, 68%)
LAB
lab(64.9, 26.0, 5.3)
What is Lightpink3?
Lightpink3 is the lightpink3 reference in the X11 named colors. Its sRGB value is #CD8C95 (rgb 205, 140, 149). It sits in the red family. Historical X Window System color names — the numbered 1-4 lightness variants of the classic xorg-server rgb.txt palette. See disclaimer for accuracy and trademark notes.
Accessibility
WCAG 2.1 contrast checks for Lightpink3 as a background.
Black text on this color
White text on this color
Shades, tints & tonal scale of Lightpink3
An 11-step tonal scale derived from Lightpink3 (#CD8C95). Click any swatch to copy its HEX. Use these as a starting point for design tokens, hover states, and disabled states in a design system.
50
#FBF6F7
#FBF6F7
100
#F7EDEE
#F7EDEE
200
#EFDADD
#EFDADD
300
#E6C6CA
#E6C6CA
400
#DAA9B0
#DAA9B0
500
#CD8C95
#CD8C95
600
#AE777F
#AE777F
700
#855B61
#855B61
800
#5C3F43
#5C3F43
900
#332325
#332325
950
#191112
#191112
Lighter tints (mixed with white)
15%
#D6A4AB
30%
#DEB9BD
45%
#E5CBCE
60%
#EDDBDD
75%
#F4E9EA
Darker shades (mixed with black)
15%
#BF828A
30%
#AF777E
45%
#9D6A71
60%
#875B61
75%
#6D484D
Color harmonies for Lightpink3
Classic color-theory harmonies derived from rotating the hue of Lightpink3. Use these to build accent palettes, brand systems, and accessible UI color pairings.
Complementary
180° opposite — strongest contrast
#CD8C95
#CD8C95
#8ECDC5
#8ECDC5
Triadic
Three colors 120° apart
#CD8C95
#CD8C95
#96CD8E
#96CD8E
#8E96CD
#8E96CD
Analogous
Two neighbors ±30° on the wheel
#CD8EB6
#CD8EB6
#CD8C95
#CD8C95
#CDA58E
#CDA58E
Split-complementary
Base + two colors flanking its complement
#CD8C95
#CD8C95
#8ECDA5
#8ECDA5
#8EB6CD
#8EB6CD
Tetradic
Two complementary pairs
#CD8C95
#CD8C95
#CDC58E
#CDC58E
#8ECDC5
#8ECDC5
#8E96CD
#8E96CD
Square
Four colors evenly spaced 90° apart
#CD8C95
#CD8C95
#B6CD8E
#B6CD8E
#8ECDC5
#8ECDC5
#A58ECD
#A58ECD
Lightpink3 in every color space
Full conversion of Lightpink3 across the color spaces designers and developers actually use — including OKLCH (the perceptually-uniform space that powers Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4) and HWB.
HEX
#CD8C95
RGB
rgb(205, 140, 149)
CMYK
cmyk(0%, 32%, 27%, 20%)
HSL
hsl(352, 39%, 68%)
HSV
hsv(352, 32%, 80%)
HWB
hwb(352 55% 20%)
CIE Lab
lab(64.9 26.0 5.3)
OKLCH
oklch(70.7% 0.080 10.2)
XYZ (D65)
xyz(39.98, 33.91, 32.87)
Copy-ready code for Lightpink3
Drop-in snippets for CSS, Tailwind, Sass, iOS Swift, and Android XML. Click the copy button on any snippet to put it on your clipboard.
CSS
color: #CD8C95;
background-color: #CD8C95;CSS variable
:root {
--color-lightpink3: #CD8C95;
}Tailwind config
// tailwind.config.js
colors: {
'lightpink3': '#CD8C95',
}Sass
$color-lightpink3: #CD8C95;Swift UIColor
UIColor(red: 0.804, green: 0.549, blue: 0.584, alpha: 1.0)Android XML
<color name="lightpink3">#CD8C95</color>Closest match in every color system
The nearest Lightpink3 equivalent in every other color system on this site, ranked by ΔE2000 perceptual distance. Useful when translating between design-system, web-standard, and industrial color references.
Closest in X11 named colors
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest entries within the same collection.
Closest Pantone matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest Pantone references. Cross-system matching is approximate — see disclaimer.
Closest RAL Classic matches
Top 6 ΔE2000-closest RAL Classic references for industrial coating cross-reference.
RAL 3015
#EA899A
Light pink
RAL 3014
#D36E70
Antique pink
RAL 4009
#A18594
Pastel violet
RAL 3012
#C1876B
Beige red
RAL 4003
#DE4C8A
Heather violet
RAL 3017
#E63244
Rose
FAQ about Lightpink3
What is the HEX code for Lightpink3?
Lightpink3 (lightpink3) has the HEX code #CD8C95. In RGB it is rgb(205, 140, 149), and in CMYK it is cmyk(0%, 32%, 27%, 20%).
What is the OKLCH value of Lightpink3?
Lightpink3 converts to oklch(0.707 0.080 10.2). OKLCH is the perceptually uniform color space used by Tailwind v4 and CSS Color Module Level 4.
Is Lightpink3 accessible for body text?
Used as a background, Lightpink3 has a contrast ratio of 7.78:1 with black text and 2.70:1 with white text. WCAG 2.1 AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text. The current recommendation is to use black text and verify in real UI context.
What is the closest Pantone to Lightpink3?
The closest Pantone reference to Lightpink3 by ΔE2000 perceptual distance is Pantone 197 C (#E89CAE). Cross-system Pantone matching is approximate; for color-critical print work, verify with a physical Pantone guide.
What is the closest RAL color to Lightpink3?
The closest RAL Classic reference to Lightpink3 by ΔE2000 distance is RAL 3015 (Light pink, #EA899A). RAL is a German industrial coating standard commonly used for paint, powder coat, and architectural specification.
What is the complementary color of Lightpink3?
The complementary color (180° opposite on the HSL color wheel) of Lightpink3 is #8ECDC5. Use it for high-contrast accents, error states, or call-to-action pairings.
Data provenance & source
X11 named colors (xorg rgb.txt)
The historical X11 color name list shipped in the xorg-server rgb.txt file. Roughly 550 entries covering classic computing color names like 'PapayaWhip', 'MediumAquamarine', and 'DarkSlateGray'. Many CSS named colors originate here. Use as a reference for legacy and creative color names. Most modern CSS implementations accept these names directly.
- Source type
- derived
- Confidence
- high
- License
- MIT/X11 license (X Consortium)
- Last reviewed
- 2026-05-24
Workflow tags
X11 colors are sRGB digital values from a 1980s color system. For print, convert to a process-appropriate color and proof against substrate.