Light Carmine is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF5297, which equals rgb(255, 82, 151) in RGB and hsl(336, 100%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M68 Y41 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF5297 - RGB
255, 82, 151 - HSL
336°, 100%, 66% - CMYK
0, 68, 41, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Light Carmine
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 6.91:1. Its complementary color is #52FFBA.
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Light Carmine color codes
| HEX | #FF5297 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 82, 151) |
| HSL | hsl(336, 100%, 66%) |
| HSV | 336°, 68%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 68%, 41%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16732823 |
Shades and tints of Light Carmine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFE2EE - 100
#FFC5DC - 200
#FFA9CB - 300
#FF8CBA - 400
#FF6FA8 - 500
#FF5297 - 600
#D5447E - 700
#AA3765 - 800
#80294C - 900
#551B32 - 950
#2B0E19
Color harmonies for Light Carmine
- Complementary
#52FFBA≈ Light Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#FF52EE≈ Light Magenta - Analogous +30°
#FF6352≈ Tomato - Triadic +120°
#97FF52≈ Light Leaf - Triadic +240°
#5297FF≈ Light Cerulean - Split 150°
#52FF63≈ Light Green Tone - Split 210°
#52EEFF≈ Light Cyan Tone
Contrast and accessibility of Light Carmine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Carmine | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Carmine | Aa | 6.91:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Carmine
background-color: #FF5297;color: #FF5297;background-color: rgb(255, 82, 151);background-color: hsl(336, 100%, 66%);:root { --color-light-carmine: #FF5297; }class="bg-[#FF5297]"Colors similar to Light Carmine
- Light Blush
#FF52A8 - Light Ruby
#FF5286 - Light Bright Carmine
#EE639A - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Light Rose
#FF52BA - Light Crimson
#FF5274 - Light Bright Blush
#EE63A8 - Medium Light Bright Blush
#EA3E94 - Light Bright Crimson
#EE637F - Medium Light Bright Rose
#EA3EA5 - Medium Light Bright Carmine
#EA3E83 - Hot Pink
#FF69B4
More pink shades
- Very Dark Carmine
#5C0025 - Dark Carmine
#850035 - Deep Carmine
#AD0045 - Medium Dark Carmine
#D60056 - Pure Carmine
#FF0066 - Medium Light Carmine
#FF297E - Pale Carmine
#FF7AAF - Very Pale Carmine
#FFA3C8 - Palest Carmine
#FFCCE0 - Darkest Bright Carmine
#2E0515 - Very Dark Bright Carmine
#530927
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Carmine?
The HEX code for Light Carmine is #FF5297.
What is the RGB value of Light Carmine?
Light Carmine has an RGB value of 255, 82, 151 (rgb(255, 82, 151)). In HSL it is 336°, 100%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Carmine?
Use black text on Light Carmine. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 and black text has 6.91:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Carmine?
The complementary color of Light Carmine is #52FFBA. Analogous colors #FF52EE and #FF6352 also pair well.