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Carnation Pink#FFA6C9
Carnation Pink color with #FFA6C9 hex code

Meaning of the color Carnation Pink

Carnation Pink is a light and cheerful shade of pink inspired by the delicate petals of carnation flowers. This color symbolizes love, admiration, and innocence, making it a perfect choice for designs that evoke warmth and tenderness.
Carnation Pink pairs beautifully with other pastel tones like mint green, lavender, or sky blue for a harmonious and dreamy palette. For a more striking contrast, combine it with bold colors like navy blue or forest green. Add metallic accents, such as rose gold or champagne, for an elegant finish.


Psychological characteristics of Carnation Pink color

Carnation Pink is a gentle and uplifting color that inspires positivity and warmth. Its psychological traits include:

  • Love and affection: Its soft tones symbolize admiration and care.
  • Innocence and purity: This hue evokes a sense of youthful charm.
  • Joy and optimism: Carnation Pink’s lightness brings happiness and serenity.
  • Elegance and grace: Its delicate nature communicates sophistication.

Symbolic meanings of color Carnation Pink

Love and admiration
Innocence and purity
Joy and optimism
Elegance and grace

Technical information about Carnation Pink/#FFA6C9

The Carnation Pink hex code, #FFA6C9, perfectly represents its soft and cheerful hue. In the RGB color model, it is composed of 100% red, 65.1% green, and 78.8% blue. In the CMYK model, it translates to 0% cyan, 34.9% magenta, 21.2% yellow, and 0% black.
Carnation Pink’s versatile and uplifting tone makes it a favorite in various design applications, from branding and fashion to interior decor and digital art. Its ability to blend delicacy with charm ensures it stands out in any creative context.

Carnation Pink color conversion table

The hexadecimal color #FFA6C9 has RGB values of R: 255 , G: 166, B: 201 and CMYK values of C: 0, M: 35, Y: 21, K:0.
Color codeValueCSS
HEX#FFA6C9#FFA6C9
RGB DECIMAL255, 166, 201rgb(255, 166, 201)
RGB PERCENTAGE100%, 65%, 79%100, 65, 79
CMYK0, 35, 21, 0
HSL336.4°, 100.0, 82.5hsl(336.4°, 100.0%, 82.5%)
HSV (OR HSB)336.4°, 34.9, 100.0
WEB SAFE#FFA6C9#FFA6C9
CIE-LAB77.727, 37.465, -4.165
XYZ65.419, 52.749, 61.992
XYY0.363, 0.293, 52.749
CIE-LCH77.727, 37.696, 353.656
CIE-LUV77.727, 53.690, -13.141
HUNTER-LAB72.629, 33.679, 0.233
BINAR11111111 10100110 11001001

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