Color Palettes

Peony pink color

A soft, romantic pink inspired by peony petals, one of the most popular wedding flowers. It balances sweetness with a slightly dusty tone and is lovely for bouquets, bridal palettes and feminine branding.

Also known as: Peony.

The hex code for peony pink is #E6A1B4. In RGB it is rgb(230, 161, 180), in HSL hsl(343, 58%, 77%) and in CMYK 0, 30, 22, 10.

See it in real life

Pick a color to pair it with and see how it looks on clothes, interiors and design.

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About peony pink

Peony pink (#E6A1B4) is a warm, light, moderately saturated color. It belongs to the pinks family. It mixes 230 red, 161 green and 180 blue (out of 255). It is mostly used in weddings, florals, branding.

Swatch of Peony pink with its shades from light to dark · #E6A1B4
Peony pink · #E6A1B4

Peony pink shades and tints

From lightest to darkest. Tap a shade to copy its code.

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Peony pink color harmonies

Combinations based on the color wheel. More in the color harmony tool.

ComplementaryClose to: Seafoam green
AnalogousClose to: Mauve pink, Melon
TriadicClose to: Celadon, Chambray blue
Split complementaryClose to: Celadon, Light blue
TetradicClose to: Pale yellow, Seafoam green, Wisteria

Peony pink color palettes

Copy the codes or open a palette in the editor to tweak it.

Monochromatic palette · Peony pink
Analogous palette · Peony pink
Complementary palette · Peony pink
Triadic palette · Peony pink
With neutrals palette · Peony pink
With an accent palette · Peony pink

Peony pink contrast with text

White textContrast 2.1:1 · Not recommended
Black textContrast 10.1:1 · AAA

Based on WCAG 2.1 guidelines. Test other pairs in the contrast checker.

CSS code

:root {
  --peony-pink: #E6A1B4;
  --peony-pink-rgb: 230, 161, 180;
}
.bg { background-color: var(--peony-pink); }
.text { color: var(--peony-pink); }

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Themed palettes with this color

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Swatch of Peony pink with its shades from light to dark · #E6A1B4
Swatch of Peony pink with its shades from light to dark · #E6A1B4

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Frequently asked questions

What is the hex code for peony pink?

The hex code for peony pink is #E6A1B4. In RGB it is rgb(230, 161, 180), in HSL hsl(343, 58%, 77%) and in CMYK 0, 30, 22, 10.

What is the complementary color of peony pink?

Its complement on the color wheel is #A1E6D3, close to seafoam green. Used in small doses, it works as an accent and adds strong contrast.

Can you use white text on peony pink?

Use black text instead: the contrast with white is only 2.1:1, while with black it is 10.1:1.