Pantone 196 C
Pale pink
- One of 213 colors in Pantone Pink Colors.
- Black text works best (13.62:1, passes WCAG AAA).
- No close RAL match (nearest ΔE 14.3).
Color values
HEX, RGB and CMYK are screen and process approximations, not official Pantone values. Tap a value to copy it.
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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.
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Color schemes
Hue rotations in OKLCH at the same lightness and chroma, matched to the nearest Pantone color.
Complementary
#ECC7CDBase colorAnalogous
#ECC7CDBase colorTriadic
#ECC7CDBase colorClosest RAL and NCS colors
#D0D0D0ΔE 14.3 · visibly different#D7D7D7ΔE 14.4 · visibly different#FF98A5NCS (published crosswalk) · ΔE 14.3 · visibly different#F4CBD0NCS (nearest on screen) · ΔE 1.6 · very closeThe 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 196 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
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 196 C
196 C is a very pale, dusty blush pink and the lightest step of the 196–202 C run.
On screen it is very close to 7422 C and 503 C (ΔE 1.7). No RAL Classic color is close (nearest ΔE 14.3). Use dark text on it.
Use in code
:root {
--pantone-196-c: #ECC7CD;
}
.brand {
background-color: var(--pantone-196-c);
color: #000000;
}$pantone-196-c: #ECC7CD;// tailwind.config.js → theme.extend.colors
'pantone-196-c': '#ECC7CD',
<div class="bg-[#ECC7CD]">…</div>Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pantone 196 C?
The screen approximation used on this site is #ECC7CD, which is RGB 236, 199, 205.
What are the CMYK values for Pantone 196 C?
A process approximation is C 0, M 16, Y 13, K 7. Spot inks can look different from a four-color build, so proof important jobs.
What is the closest RAL color to Pantone 196 C?
No RAL Classic color is a close match. The nearest, RAL 7047 Telegrey 4, differs visibly (ΔE 14.3).
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 196 C?
Black text reads better, with a contrast ratio of 13.62:1 (passes WCAG AAA).
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