Light Muted Scarlet is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #CB8D86, which equals rgb(203, 141, 134) in RGB and hsl(6, 40%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M31 Y34 K20, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#CB8D86 - RGB
203, 141, 134 - HSL
6°, 40%, 66% - CMYK
0, 31, 34, 20 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Light Muted Scarlet
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. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 7.69:1. Its complementary color is #86C4CB.
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Light Muted Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #CB8D86 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(203, 141, 134) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 40%, 66%) |
| HSV | 6°, 34%, 80% |
| CMYK | 0%, 31%, 34%, 20% |
| Decimal | 13340038 |
Shades and tints of Light Muted Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F6ECEB - 100
#EED9D7 - 200
#E5C6C3 - 300
#DCB3AE - 400
#D4A09A - 500
#CB8D86 - 600
#A97670 - 700
#875E59 - 800
#664743 - 900
#442F2D - 950
#221816
Color harmonies for Light Muted Scarlet
- Complementary
#86C4CB≈ Light Muted Cyan - Analogous −30°
#CB86A1≈ Light Muted Blush - Analogous +30°
#CBAF86≈ Light Muted Orange - Triadic +120°
#86CB8D≈ Light Muted Emerald - Triadic +240°
#8D86CB≈ Light Muted Indigo - Split 150°
#86CBAF≈ Light Muted Mint - Split 210°
#86A1CB≈ Light Muted Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Light Muted Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Muted Scarlet | Aa | 2.73:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Muted Scarlet | Aa | 7.69:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Muted Scarlet
background-color: #CB8D86;color: #CB8D86;background-color: rgb(203, 141, 134);background-color: hsl(6, 40%, 66%);:root { --color-light-muted-scarlet: #CB8D86; }class="bg-[#CB8D86]"Colors similar to Light Muted Scarlet
- Light Muted Vermilion
#CB9386 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Light Muted Crimson
#CB8693 - Light Muted Cinnabar
#CB9A86 - Rosy Brown
#BC8F8F - Light Muted Ruby
#CB869A - Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Light Muted Persimmon
#CBA186 - Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374 - Light Muted Carmine
#CB86A1 - Light Dusty Red
#BA9797
More red shades
- Very Dark Muted Scarlet
#401F1C - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940 - Muted Scarlet
#B2574D - Medium Light Muted Scarlet
#BF7269 - Very Dark Dusty Scarlet
#372725 - Dark Dusty Scarlet
#503835 - Deep Dusty Scarlet
#684945 - Medium Dark Dusty Scarlet
#815A56 - Dusty Scarlet
#996B66
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Muted Scarlet?
The HEX code for Light Muted Scarlet is #CB8D86.
What is the RGB value of Light Muted Scarlet?
Light Muted Scarlet has an RGB value of 203, 141, 134 (rgb(203, 141, 134)). In HSL it is 6°, 40%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Muted Scarlet?
Use black text on Light Muted Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.73:1 and black text has 7.69:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Muted Scarlet?
The complementary color of Light Muted Scarlet is #86C4CB. Analogous colors #CB86A1 and #CBAF86 also pair well.