A feminine hygiene article (10) with a topsheet (12), a backsheet (16), and an absorbent core (14) placed between the topsheet (12) and the backsheet (16). The article comprises a printed pattern (22) which is printed on the garment-facing side (161) of the backsheet (16). The printed pattern (22) is visible through at least a portion of topsheet (12) outside the core area (20).