Light Soft Scarlet is a medium-light, saturated shade in the red color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DC7F74, which equals rgb(220, 127, 116) in RGB and hsl(6, 60%, 66%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M42 Y47 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DC7F74 - RGB
220, 127, 116 - HSL
6°, 60%, 66% - CMYK
0, 42, 47, 14 - Family
Red - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Light Soft 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 7.33:1. Its complementary color is #74D2DC.
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Light Soft Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #DC7F74 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(220, 127, 116) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 60%, 66%) |
| HSV | 6°, 47%, 86% |
| CMYK | 0%, 42%, 47%, 14% |
| Decimal | 14450548 |
Shades and tints of Light Soft Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9EAE8 - 100
#F3D4D1 - 200
#EEBFBA - 300
#E8AAA2 - 400
#E2948B - 500
#DC7F74 - 600
#B76A61 - 700
#93554D - 800
#6E403A - 900
#492A27 - 950
#251513
Color harmonies for Light Soft Scarlet
- Complementary
#74D2DC≈ Light Soft Cyan - Analogous −30°
#DC749E≈ Light Soft Blush - Analogous +30°
#DCB374≈ Light Soft Amber - Triadic +120°
#74DC7F≈ Light Soft Emerald - Triadic +240°
#7F74DC≈ Light Soft Indigo - Split 150°
#74DCB3≈ Light Soft Aquamarine - Split 210°
#749EDC≈ Light Soft Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Light Soft Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Light Soft Scarlet | Aa | 2.86:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Light Soft Scarlet | Aa | 7.33:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Light Soft Scarlet
background-color: #DC7F74;color: #DC7F74;background-color: rgb(220, 127, 116);background-color: hsl(6, 60%, 66%);:root { --color-light-soft-scarlet: #DC7F74; }class="bg-[#DC7F74]"Colors similar to Light Soft Scarlet
- Light Soft Vermilion
#DC8974 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63 - Light Soft Cinnabar
#DC9374 - Light Muted Red
#CB8686 - Terracotta
#E2725B - Light Muted Scarlet
#CB8D86 - Light Bright Scarlet
#EE7163 - Light Bright Cinnabar
#EE8D63
More red shades
- Very Dark Soft Scarlet
#491812 - Dark Soft Scarlet
#6A221B - Deep Soft Scarlet
#8B2D23 - Medium Dark Soft Scarlet
#AB382B - Soft Scarlet
#CC4233 - Medium Light Soft Scarlet
#D46054 - Darkest Muted Scarlet
#24110F - Very Dark Muted Scarlet
#401F1C - Dark Muted Scarlet
#5D2D28 - Deep Muted Scarlet
#793B34 - Medium Dark Muted Scarlet
#964940
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Light Soft Scarlet?
The HEX code for Light Soft Scarlet is #DC7F74.
What is the RGB value of Light Soft Scarlet?
Light Soft Scarlet has an RGB value of 220, 127, 116 (rgb(220, 127, 116)). In HSL it is 6°, 60%, 66%.
What text color should I use on Light Soft Scarlet?
Use black text on Light Soft Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.86:1 and black text has 7.33:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Light Soft Scarlet?
The complementary color of Light Soft Scarlet is #74D2DC. Analogous colors #DC749E and #DCB374 also pair well.