Light Soft Crimson is a medium-light, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DC7489, which equals rgb(220, 116, 137) in RGB and hsl(348, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M47 Y38 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DC7489 - RGB
220, 116, 137 - HSL
348°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
0, 47, 38, 14 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft 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. 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 6.90:1. Its complementary color is #74DCC8.
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Light Soft Crimson color codes
| HEX | #DC7489 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 116, 137) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 348°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 0%, 47%, 38%, 14% |
| Decimal | 14447753 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9E8EB - 100
#F3D1D8 - 200
#EEBAC4 - 300
#E8A2B0 - 400
#E28B9D - 500
#DC7489 - 600
#B76172 - 700
#934D5B - 800
#6E3A45 - 900
#49272E - 950
#251317
Color harmonies for Light Soft Crimson
- Complementary
#74DCC8≈ Light Soft Teal - Analogous −30°
#DC74BD≈ Light Soft Rose - Analogous +30°
#DC9374≈ Light Soft Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#89DC74≈ Light Soft Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#7489DC≈ Light Soft Sapphire - Split 150°
#74DC93≈ Light Soft Emerald - Split 210°
#74BDDC≈ Light Soft Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Crimson | Aa | 3.04:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Light Soft Crimson | Aa | 6.90:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Light Soft Crimson
background-color: #DC7489;color: #DC7489;background-color: rgb(220, 116, 137);background-color: hsl(348, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-crimson: #DC7489; }class="bg-[#DC7489]"Colors similar to Light Soft Crimson
- Light Soft Ruby
#DC7493 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Pale Violet Red
#DB7093 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Light Soft Carmine
#DC749E - Light Soft Scarlet
#DC7F74 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Light Soft Blush
#DC74A8 - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Light Muted Cardinal
#CB868D - Blush
#DE5D83
More red shades
- Very Dark Soft Crimson
#49121D - Dark Soft Crimson
#6A1B2A - Deep Soft Crimson
#8B2337 - Medium Dark Soft Crimson
#AB2B45 - Soft Crimson
#CC3352 - Medium Light Soft Crimson
#D4546D - Darkest Muted Crimson
#240F13 - Very Dark Muted Crimson
#401C23 - Dark Muted Crimson
#5D2832 - Deep Muted Crimson
#793442 - Medium Dark Muted Crimson
#964051
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Crimson?
The HEX code for Light Soft Crimson is #DC7489.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Crimson?
Light Soft Crimson has an RGB value of 220, 116, 137 (rgb(220, 116, 137)). In HSL it is 348°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Crimson?
Use black text on Light Soft Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.04:1 and black text has 6.90:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Crimson?
The complementary color of Light Soft Crimson is #74DCC8. Analogous colors #DC74BD and #DC9374 also pair well.