Light Muted Red is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CB8686, which equals rgb(203, 134, 134) in RGB and hsl(0, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M34 Y34 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CB8686 - RGB
203, 134, 134 - HSL
0°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
0, 34, 34, 20 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Red
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 7.29:1. Its complementary color is #86CBCB.
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Light Muted Red color codes
| HEX | #CB8686 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 134, 134) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 0°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 34%, 34%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13338246 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6EBEB - 100
#EED7D7 - 200
#E5C3C3 - 300
#DCAEAE - 400
#D49A9A - 500
#CB8686 - 600
#A97070 - 700
#875959 - 800
#664343 - 900
#442D2D - 950
#221616
Color harmonies for Light Muted Red
- Complementary
#86CBCB≈ Light Muted Teal - Analogous −30°
#CB86A8≈ Light Muted Rose - Analogous +30°
#CBA886≈ Light Muted Persimmon - Triadic +120°
#86CB86≈ Light Muted Kelly - Triadic +240°
#8686CB≈ Light Muted Ultramarine - Split 150°
#86CBA8≈ Light Muted Malachite - Split 210°
#86A8CB≈ Light Muted Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Red | Aa | 2.88:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Red | Aa | 7.29:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Red
background-color: #CB8686;color: #CB8686;background-color: rgb(203, 134, 134);background-color: hsl(0, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-red: #CB8686; }class="bg-[#CB8686]"Colors similar to Light Muted Red
- Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Light Muted Vermilion
#CB9386 - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Light Muted Cinnabar
#CB9A86 - Light Muted Carmine
#CB86A1 - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374
More red shades
- Very Dark Muted Red
#401C1C - Dark Muted Red
#5D2828 - Deep Muted Red
#793434 - Medium Dark Muted Red
#964040 - Muted Red
#B24D4D - Medium Light Muted Red
#BF6969 - Very Dark Dusty Red
#372525 - Dark Dusty Red
#503535 - Deep Dusty Red
#684545 - Medium Dark Dusty Red
#815656 - Dusty Red
#996666
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Red?
The HEX code for Light Muted Red is #CB8686.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Red?
Light Muted Red has an RGB value of 203, 134, 134 (rgb(203, 134, 134)). In HSL it is 0°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Red?
Use black text on Light Muted Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.88:1 and black text has 7.29:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Red?
The complementary color of Light Muted Red is #86CBCB. Analogous colors #CB86A8 and #CBA886 also pair well.