What is the hex code for Corinthian Pink?

Corinthian Pink is #f8b6ba. It appears in 12 historical color combinations from Sanzo Wada's 1933 "A Dictionary of Color Combinations".

What does Corinthian Pink look like on white and black backgrounds?

Corinthian Pink (#f8b6ba) has a WCAG contrast ratio of 1.69:1 against white (#FFFFFF) and 12.39:1 against black (#000000). WCAG AA requires 4.5:1 for normal text and 3:1 for large text.

Where does the color Corinthian Pink come from?

Corinthian Pink is documented in Sanzo Wada's "A Dictionary of Color Combinations" (1933, Seigensha Art Publishing 2010 reprint). Wada catalogued pink pigments and historical Japanese color terms. The source work is in the public domain.

Can I use Corinthian Pink in my own design or brand?

Yes. The color name and hex value (#f8b6ba) are factual data — not copyrightable. Our curation and descriptions are CC BY 4.0 licensed.

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Corinthian Pink

About Corinthian Pink

Corinthian Pink is a light, vivid pink tone. Its hex value is #f8b6ba — that is RGB 248, 182, 186, or HSL 356°, 83%, 84%.

It holds 12.4:1 contrast against dark, so Corinthian Pink works best for body text, headings, and UI labels. (On white it scores 1.7:1; on black 12.4:1.)

Across Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations, Corinthian Pink appears in 12 combinations — most often paired with Sulpher Yellow, Slate Color and Aconite Violet.

Palettes with Corinthian Pink

Corinthian Pink appears in 12 combinations from the archive. Each pairing reveals how the same color shifts character depending on its neighbours.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Slate Color

Plate 27 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Slate Color.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Aconite Violet

Plate 43 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Aconite Violet.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Citron Yellow

Plate 87 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Citron Yellow.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Etruscan Red

Plate 97 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Etruscan Red.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Venice Green +1

Plate 128 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Venice Green, Light Mauve.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Pale Lemon Yellow +1

Plate 169 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Pale Lemon Yellow, Warm Gray.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Grayish Lavender - B +1

Plate 174 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Grayish Lavender - B, Taupe Brown.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Golden Yellow +1

Plate 206 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Golden Yellow, Cinnamon Rufous.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Brick Red +2

Plate 246 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Brick Red, Sulpher Yellow, Cinnamon Buff.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Sulpher Yellow +2

Plate 254 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Sulpher Yellow, Olive, Laelia Pink.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Red Orange +2

Plate 264 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Red Orange, Dark Greenish Glaucous, Cerulian Blue.

Showa era

Corinthian Pink & Cream Yellow +2

Plate 342 from Sanzo Wada's 1933 Dictionary of Color Combinations — Corinthian Pink, Cream Yellow, Orange Citrine, Deep Slate Olive.

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About Corinthian Pink

Palettes with Corinthian Pink

Corinthian Pink & Slate Color

Corinthian Pink & Aconite Violet

Corinthian Pink & Citron Yellow

Corinthian Pink & Etruscan Red

Corinthian Pink & Venice Green +1

Corinthian Pink & Pale Lemon Yellow +1

Corinthian Pink & Grayish Lavender - B +1

Corinthian Pink & Golden Yellow +1

Corinthian Pink & Brick Red +2

Corinthian Pink & Sulpher Yellow +2

Corinthian Pink & Red Orange +2

Corinthian Pink & Cream Yellow +2

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