Light Muted Crimson is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CB8693, which equals rgb(203, 134, 147) in RGB and hsl(349, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y28 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CB8693 - RGB
203, 134, 147 - HSL
349°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
0, 34, 28, 20 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Crimson
Red shades carry energy, urgency and passion. They draw the eye first, which makes them a favorite for calls to action, sale banners, alerts and brands that want to feel bold. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.37:1. Its complementary color is #86CBBE.
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Light Muted Crimson color codes
| HEX | #CB8693 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 134, 147) |
| HSL | hsl(349, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 349°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 28%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13338259 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6EBED - 100
#EED7DB - 200
#E5C3C9 - 300
#DCAEB7 - 400
#D49AA5 - 500
#CB8693 - 600
#A9707B - 700
#875962 - 800
#66434A - 900
#442D31 - 950
#221619
Color harmonies for Light Muted Crimson
- Complementary
#86CBBE≈ Light Muted Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#CB86B5≈ Light Muted Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#CB9C86≈ Light Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#92CB86≈ Light Muted Clover - Triadic +240°
#8692CB≈ Light Muted Cobalt - Split 150°
#86CB9C≈ Light Muted Jade - Split 210°
#86B5CB≈ Light Muted Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Crimson | Aa | 2.85:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Crimson | Aa | 7.37:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Crimson
background-color: #CB8693;color: #CB8693;background-color: rgb(203, 134, 147);background-color: hsl(349, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-crimson: #CB8693; }class="bg-[#CB8693]"Colors similar to Light Muted Crimson
- Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Light Muted Carmine
#CB86A1 - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Light Muted Blush
#CB86A8 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Muted Vermilion
#CB9386 - Light Muted Rose
#CB86AF - Light Muted Cinnabar
#CB9A86 - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797 - Light Dusty Cardinal
#BA979A
More red shades
- Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Deep Muted Crimson
#793442 - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051 - Muted Crimson
#B24D61 - Medium Light Muted Crimson
#BF697A - Very Dark Dusty Crimson
#372528 - Dark Dusty Crimson
#50353A - Deep Dusty Crimson
#68454C - Medium Dark Dusty Crimson
#81565E - Dusty Crimson
#996670
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Crimson?
The HEX code for Light Muted Crimson is #CB8693.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Crimson?
Light Muted Crimson has an RGB value of 203, 134, 147 (rgb(203, 134, 147)). In HSL it is 349°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Crimson?
Use black text on Light Muted Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.85:1 and black text has 7.37:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Crimson?
The complementary color of Light Muted Crimson is #86CBBE. Analogous colors #CB86B5 and #CB9C86 also pair well.