Pale Bright Crimson is a medium-light, saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F2889D, which equals rgb(242, 136, 157) in RGB and hsl(348, 80%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M44 Y35 K5, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F2889D - RGB
242, 136, 157 - HSL
348°, 80%, 74% - CMYK
0, 44, 35, 5 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Pale Bright Crimson
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. 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 8.78:1. Its complementary color is #88F2DD.
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Pale Bright Crimson color codes
| HEX | #F2889D |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 136, 157) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 80%, 74%) |
| HSV | 348°, 44%, 95% |
| CMYK | 0%, 44%, 35%, 5% |
| Decimal | 15894685 |
Shades and tints of Pale Bright Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDEBEF - 100
#FBD7DE - 200
#F9C4CE - 300
#F6B0BE - 400
#F49CAD - 500
#F2889D - 600
#CA7183 - 700
#A15B69 - 800
#79444F - 900
#512D34 - 950
#28171A
Color harmonies for Pale Bright Crimson
- Complementary
#88F2DD≈ Pale Bright Teal - Analogous −30°
#F288D2≈ Pale Bright Cerise - Analogous +30°
#F2A788≈ Pale Bright Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#9DF288≈ Pale Bright Leaf - Triadic +240°
#889DF2≈ Pale Bright Sapphire - Split 150°
#88F2A7≈ Pale Bright Emerald - Split 210°
#88D2F2≈ Sky Blue
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Bright Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Bright Crimson | Aa | 2.39:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Bright Crimson | Aa | 8.78:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Bright Crimson
background-color: #F2889D;color: #F2889D;background-color: rgb(242, 136, 157);background-color: hsl(348, 80%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-bright-crimson: #F2889D; }class="bg-[#F2889D]"Colors similar to Pale Bright Crimson
- Pale Bright Ruby
#F288A7 - Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Pale Bright Red
#F28888 - Pale Bright Carmine
#F288B2 - Pale Soft Cardinal
#E4959D - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Pale Ruby
#FF7AA2 - Pale Soft Red
#E49595 - Pale Soft Crimson
#E495A5 - Pale Crimson
#FF7A95 - Pale Soft Ruby
#E495AD - Pale Carmine
#FF7AAF
More pink shades
- Pale Dusty Ruby
#CAAFB7 - Very Pale Dusty Ruby
#DAC8CD - Palest Dusty Ruby
#EBE0E3 - Pale Crimson
#FF7A95 - Very Pale Crimson
#FFA3B6 - Palest Crimson
#FFCCD6 - Very Pale Bright Crimson
#F6ACBB - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Pale Soft Crimson
#E495A5 - Very Pale Soft Crimson
#EDB6C1 - Palest Soft Crimson
#F5D6DC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Bright Crimson?
The HEX code for Pale Bright Crimson is #F2889D.
What is the RGB value of Pale Bright Crimson?
Pale Bright Crimson has an RGB value of 242, 136, 157 (rgb(242, 136, 157)). In HSL it is 348°, 80%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Bright Crimson?
Use black text on Pale Bright Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.39:1 and black text has 8.78:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Bright Crimson?
The complementary color of Pale Bright Crimson is #88F2DD. Analogous colors #F288D2 and #F2A788 also pair well.