#FABBCB
Pantone Solid Coated

Pantone 182 C

Light pink

  • One of 213 colors in Pantone Pink Colors.
  • Black text works best (13.04:1, passes WCAG AAA).
  • No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 12.3).

Color values

HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.

Text on this color

Aa White text1.61:1 · Not readable — avoid
Aa Black text13.04:1 · Passes AAA for all text

Similar Pantone colors

Ranked by color difference (ΔE 2000). Below 2 most people cannot tell them apart.

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Tints and shades

Mixed toward white and black in 20% steps, each matched to the nearest Pantone color.

Tints (toward white)

Shades (toward black)

Color schemes

Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.

Complementary

182 C#FABBCBBase color

Analogous

182 C#FABBCBBase color

Triadic

182 C#FABBCBBase color

Closest RAL and NCS colors

RAL 3015 Light Pink#EA899AΔE 12.3 · visibly different
RAL 4009 Pastel Violet#A18594ΔE 19.8 · visibly different
NCS S 0540-R20B#FF5F7FNCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 20.3 · visibly different
NCS S 1010-R20B#F1BDC7NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 2.8 · very close

The crosswalk code is the commonly published NCS equivalent; its on-screen swatch is only an approximation, so compare physical samples.

No RAL Classic color is a close match for Pantone 182 C. The nearest option differs visibly, so ask your supplier for a custom mix if you need it in RAL-based paint or powder coating.

Compare more options in the Pantone to RAL and Pantone to NCS converters.

How it looks with color blindness

Protanopia (red-blind)Looks like #C3C5CC, near 428 C · shift ΔE 20.2
Deuteranopia (green-blind)Looks like #D2D0CA, near 2330 C · shift ΔE 22.1
Tritanopia (blue-blind)Looks like #FFB7C0, near 176 C · shift ΔE 3.4

The color shifts noticeably for protanopia and deuteranopia. Do not rely on this color alone to signal status or meaning; add a label or icon. Simulation uses the Machado et al. (2009) model.

About Pantone 182 C

182 C is a pale baby pink and the lightest step of the 182–188 C run that includes 185 C and 186 C.

On screen it is very close to 707 C (ΔE 1.6). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 12.3). Use dark text on it.

Use in code

CSS
:root {
  --pantone-182-c: #FABBCB;
}
.brand {
  background-color: var(--pantone-182-c);
  color: #000000;
}
SCSS
$pantone-182-c: #FABBCB;
Tailwind
// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-182-c': '#FABBCB',

<div class="bg-[#FABBCB]">…</div>

Frequently asked questions

What is the HEX code for Pantone 182 C?

The screen approximation used on this site is #FABBCB, which is RGB 250, 187, 203.

What are the CMYK values for Pantone 182 C?

A process approximation is C 0, M 25, Y 19, K 2. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.

What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 182 C?

No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 3015 Light Pink, differs visibly (ΔE 12.3).

What does the “C” in the name mean?

“C” stands for coated: the reference shows how the ink looks on coated (glossy) paper. The same ink usually looks darker and duller on uncoated paper.

Should I use white or black text on Pantone 182 C?

Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 13.04:1 (passes WCAG AAA).

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