Pale Bright Red is a medium-light, saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F28888, which equals rgb(242, 136, 136) in RGB and hsl(0, 80%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M44 Y44 K5, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F28888 - RGB
242, 136, 136 - HSL
0°, 80%, 74% - CMYK
0, 44, 44, 5 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Pale Bright Red
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 8.65:1. Its complementary color is #88F2F2.
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Pale Bright Red color codes
| HEX | #F28888 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 136, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 80%, 74%) |
| HSV | 0°, 44%, 95% |
| CMYK | 0%, 44%, 44%, 5% |
| Decimal | 15894664 |
Shades and tints of Pale Bright Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDEBEB - 100
#FBD7D7 - 200
#F9C4C4 - 300
#F6B0B0 - 400
#F49C9C - 500
#F28888 - 600
#CA7171 - 700
#A15B5B - 800
#794444 - 900
#512D2D - 950
#281717
Color harmonies for Pale Bright Red
- Complementary
#88F2F2≈ Pale Bright Teal - Analogous −30°
#F288BD≈ Pale Bright Rose - Analogous +30°
#F2BD88≈ Pale Bright Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#88F288≈ Pale Bright Kelly - Triadic +240°
#8888F2≈ Pale Bright Ultramarine - Split 150°
#88F2BD≈ Pale Bright Seafoam - Split 210°
#88BDF2≈ Pale Bright Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Bright Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Bright Red | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Bright Red | Aa | 8.65:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Bright Red
background-color: #F28888;color: #F28888;background-color: rgb(242, 136, 136);background-color: hsl(0, 80%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-bright-red: #F28888; }class="bg-[#F28888]"Colors similar to Pale Bright Red
- Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Pale Scarlet
#FF887A - Pale Bright Crimson
#F2889D - Pale Cardinal
#FF7A88 - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Salmon
#FA8072 - Pale Vermilion
#FF957A - Pale Soft Red
#E49595 - Pale Crimson
#FF7A95 - Pale Red
#FF7A7A
More pink shades
- Rose
#FF007F - Fandango
#B53389 - Byzantium
#702963 - Pale Red
#FF7A7A - Very Pale Red
#FFA3A3 - Palest Red
#FFCCCC - Very Pale Bright Red
#F6ACAC - Palest Bright Red
#FAD1D1 - Pale Soft Red
#E49595 - Very Pale Soft Red
#EDB6B6 - Palest Soft Red
#F5D6D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Bright Red?
The HEX code for Pale Bright Red is #F28888.
What is the RGB value of Pale Bright Red?
Pale Bright Red has an RGB value of 242, 136, 136 (rgb(242, 136, 136)). In HSL it is 0°, 80%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Bright Red?
Use black text on Pale Bright Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.43:1 and black text has 8.65:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Bright Red?
The complementary color of Pale Bright Red is #88F2F2. Analogous colors #F288BD and #F2BD88 also pair well.