Pale Bright Scarlet is a medium-light, saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F29288, which equals rgb(242, 146, 136) in RGB and hsl(6, 80%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M40 Y44 K5, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F29288 - RGB
242, 146, 136 - HSL
6°, 80%, 74% - CMYK
0, 40, 44, 5 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Pale Bright Scarlet
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 9.24:1. Its complementary color is #88E7F2.
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Pale Bright Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #F29288 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(242, 146, 136) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 80%, 74%) |
| HSV | 6°, 44%, 95% |
| CMYK | 0%, 40%, 44%, 5% |
| Decimal | 15897224 |
Shades and tints of Pale Bright Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDEDEB - 100
#FBDBD7 - 200
#F9C9C4 - 300
#F6B6B0 - 400
#F4A49C - 500
#F29288 - 600
#CA7A71 - 700
#A1615B - 800
#794944 - 900
#51312D - 950
#281817
Color harmonies for Pale Bright Scarlet
- Complementary
#88E7F2≈ Pale Bright Peacock - Analogous −30°
#F288B2≈ Pale Bright Blush - Analogous +30°
#F2C788≈ Pale Bright Orange - Triadic +120°
#88F292≈ Light Green - Triadic +240°
#9288F2≈ Pale Bright Blue - Split 150°
#88F2C7≈ Pale Bright Mint - Split 210°
#88B2F2≈ Pale Bright Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Bright Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Bright Scarlet | Aa | 2.27:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Bright Scarlet | Aa | 9.24:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Bright Scarlet
background-color: #F29288;color: #F29288;background-color: rgb(242, 146, 136);background-color: hsl(6, 80%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-bright-scarlet: #F29288; }class="bg-[#F29288]"Colors similar to Pale Bright Scarlet
- Pale Bright Red
#F28888 - Pale Bright Vermilion
#F29D88 - Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Pale Vermilion
#FF957A - Pale Soft Red
#E49595 - Pale Scarlet
#FF887A - Pale Bright Crimson
#F2889D - Pale Soft Scarlet
#E49D95 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Pale Soft Cardinal
#E4959D - Light Salmon
#FFA07A
More pink shades
- Pale Dusty Red
#CAAFAF - Very Pale Dusty Red
#DAC8C8 - Palest Dusty Red
#EBE0E0 - Pale Scarlet
#FF887A - Very Pale Scarlet
#FFACA3 - Palest Scarlet
#FFD1CC - Very Pale Bright Scarlet
#F6B4AC - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1 - Pale Soft Scarlet
#E49D95 - Very Pale Soft Scarlet
#EDBBB6 - Palest Soft Scarlet
#F5D9D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Bright Scarlet?
The HEX code for Pale Bright Scarlet is #F29288.
What is the RGB value of Pale Bright Scarlet?
Pale Bright Scarlet has an RGB value of 242, 146, 136 (rgb(242, 146, 136)). In HSL it is 6°, 80%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Bright Scarlet?
Use black text on Pale Bright Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.27:1 and black text has 9.24:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Bright Scarlet?
The complementary color of Pale Bright Scarlet is #88E7F2. Analogous colors #F288B2 and #F2C788 also pair well.