Cloud Pink Color Palette
#F8E8EC · #F0D0D8 · #FCF6F6 · #5E5254
Use #F8E8EC as the background. Use #F0D0D8 as the primary accent. Use #FCF6F6 as secondary. Use #5E5254 as body text/supporting color. Palette mood: Cloud Pink — pastel, sunset, mono, candy.
Hex Codes, RGB & CMYK Color Values
Technical breakdown for the Cloud Pink color scheme. Use these values for web design (HEX/RGB), print projects (CMYK), or specialized design software (HSL).
| Swatch | Design Role | HEX | RGB | CMYK | HSL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Background Luminance: 83.7% | 248, 232, 236 | 0%, 6%, 5%, 3% | 345°, 53%, 94% | ||
| Primary Accent Luminance: 68.6% | 240, 208, 216 | 0%, 13%, 10%, 6% | 345°, 52%, 88% | ||
| Secondary Luminance: 93.3% | 252, 246, 246 | 0%, 2%, 2%, 1% | 0°, 50%, 98% | ||
| Body Text Luminance: 9.1% | 94, 82, 84 | 0%, 13%, 11%, 63% | 350°, 7%, 35% |
Cloud Pink Tints & Shades
Hover states, borders and elevation need lighter and darker steps of your base colors. Here are computed tints and shades for every color in the Cloud Pink palette — click any swatch to copy its hex.
Cloud Pink Palette Contrast Matrix (WCAG 2.1)
Every color tested as text on every other color as background. Body copy needs 4.5:1 (AA), large text and UI components 3:1. AAA requires 7:1.
| Text on Background | Preview | Ratio | Grade | Safe For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #5E5254 on #FCF6F6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.99:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FCF6F6 on #5E5254 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.99:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5E5254 on #F8E8EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.31:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F8E8EC on #5E5254 |
Aa Sample Text
| 6.31:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #5E5254 on #F0D0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.24:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #F0D0D8 on #5E5254 |
Aa Sample Text
| 5.24:1 | AA | Body text, UI |
| #FCF6F6 on #F0D0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0D0D8 on #FCF6F6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.34:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F0D0D8 on #F8E8EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E8EC on #F0D0D8 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.21:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #FCF6F6 on #F8E8EC |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
| #F8E8EC on #FCF6F6 |
Aa Sample Text
| 1.11:1 | Fail | Decorative use only |
Color Harmony: Triadic Scheme
The Cloud Pink palette is built using a triadic relationship between its hues. This ensures that even with high-contrast accents, the overall scheme feels balanced and intentional.
A triadic palette is often preferred by professional designers because it balances visual interest with cohesion.
History & Design Context
Best Design Use Cases
Industries This Palette Suits
Colors That Pair Well With Cloud Pink
Need a fifth color? These three companions are computed from the palette's own hue positions on the color wheel, so they extend the scheme without breaking its harmony.
directly opposite #F0D0D8 on the wheel — the strongest accent for CTAs and highlights when you need maximum energy
30° beside #F0D0D8 — a calm secondary that extends the palette without adding tension
a ink-black carrying the palette's own hue — perfect for surfaces and dividers
Using Cloud Pink Without Breaking Accessibility
- Avoid #F0D0D8 for small UI elements on #F8E8EC — at 1.2:1 it misses the 3:1 WCAG threshold; darken it with a shade from the ramp below.
- Set body text in #5E5254 — 6.3:1 against #F8E8EC passes WCAG AA (AA) for long-form reading.
- Don't use #FCF6F6 behind body text — this light tone works better for surfaces, badges and dividers than for reading areas.
How to Implement the Cloud Pink Color Scheme
To use this Cloud Pink color palette in your web project, you can copy the following CSS variables or Tailwind CSS configuration. These roles ensure your UI maintains accessibility and visual hierarchy.
Option 1: CSS Variables
:root {
/* {name} Palette - ihatecolors.com */{'
'} --color-bg: {colors[0]};{'
'} --color-primary: {colors[1]};{'
'} --color-secondary: {colors[2]};{'
'} --color-text: {colors[3]};{'
'} {'}'} Web Design Tip
Use #F8E8EC for the main background and #F0D0D8 for primary buttons. This creates a high-contrast focal point.
Accessibility Note
The contrast ratio between #5E5254 and #F8E8EC is 6.31:1 (AA). Ensure your body text remains legible.
Cloud Pink Palette — Frequently Asked Questions
What are the hex codes in the Cloud Pink color palette?
The Cloud Pink palette contains #F8E8EC, #F0D0D8, #FCF6F6, #5E5254. Click any swatch on this page to copy its value, or export all four at once as CSS variables, Tailwind config, SCSS or a Figma-ready list.
Is the Cloud Pink color palette accessible (WCAG)?
Yes for its strongest pairings: #5E5254 on #FCF6F6 reaches 7.0:1 (AA). For body text always keep a 4.5:1 ratio and for large UI elements 3:1 — the full contrast matrix above shows the exact score for every color-on-color combination in this palette.
What colors go well with the Cloud Pink palette?
Beyond its own four colors, #8BDAC6, #EDDAD4, #171213 extend it naturally: the complementary hue for high-energy accents, an analogous neighbor for calm transitions, and a tinted neutral for surfaces. All three are computed from this palette's hues on the color wheel.
What mood does the Cloud Pink palette create?
Cloud Pink reads as pastel, sunset, mono. Gently saturated rose-red drives the personality, grounded by gently saturated rose-red — a combination that works best when the very light base gets most of the canvas.
Can I use the Cloud Pink color palette commercially?
Yes. Individual color values can't be copyrighted, so the Cloud Pink palette is free for personal, client and commercial work — websites, branding, apps, print and social content, with no attribution required.
How do I add the Cloud Pink palette to Tailwind or CSS?
Use the export panel on this page: CSS variables, a Tailwind config block, SCSS variables, or a Figma copy list are generated from Cloud Pink's exact values, including the tint and shade ramps shown above.