Pale Carmine is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF7AAF, which equals rgb(255, 122, 175) in RGB and hsl(336, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M52 Y31 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF7AAF - RGB
255, 122, 175 - HSL
336°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
0, 52, 31, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale Carmine
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 8.65:1. Its complementary color is #7AFFCA.
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Pale Carmine color codes
| HEX | #FF7AAF |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 122, 175) |
| HSL | hsl(336, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 336°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 52%, 31%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16743087 |
Shades and tints of Pale Carmine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFE9F2 - 100
#FFD3E4 - 200
#FFBDD7 - 300
#FFA6CA - 400
#FF90BC - 500
#FF7AAF - 600
#D56692 - 700
#AA5175 - 800
#803D58 - 900
#55293A - 950
#2B141D
Color harmonies for Pale Carmine
- Complementary
#7AFFCA≈ Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#FF7AF2≈ Pale Magenta - Analogous +30°
#FF887A≈ Salmon - Triadic +120°
#AFFF7A≈ Pale Leaf - Triadic +240°
#7AAFFF≈ Pale Sapphire - Split 150°
#7AFF88≈ Pale Emerald - Split 210°
#7AF2FF≈ Pale Cyan
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Carmine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Carmine | Aa | 2.43:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Carmine | Aa | 8.65:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Carmine
background-color: #FF7AAF;color: #FF7AAF;background-color: rgb(255, 122, 175);background-color: hsl(336, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-carmine: #FF7AAF; }class="bg-[#FF7AAF]"Colors similar to Pale Carmine
- Pale Ruby
#FF7AA2 - Pale Blush
#FF7ABD - Hot Pink
#FF69B4 - Pale Bright Carmine
#F288B2 - Pale Crimson
#FF7A95 - Pale Bright Ruby
#F288A7 - Pale Rose
#FF7ACA - Pale Bright Blush
#F288BD - Pale Bright Crimson
#F2889D - Pale Bright Rose
#F288C7 - Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Pale Cardinal
#FF7A88
More pink shades
- Dark Carmine
#850035 - Deep Carmine
#AD0045 - Medium Dark Carmine
#D60056 - Pure Carmine
#FF0066 - Medium Light Carmine
#FF297E - Light Carmine
#FF5297 - Very Pale Carmine
#FFA3C8 - Palest Carmine
#FFCCE0 - Darkest Bright Carmine
#2E0515 - Very Dark Bright Carmine
#530927 - Dark Bright Carmine
#770D38
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Carmine?
The HEX code for Pale Carmine is #FF7AAF.
What is the RGB value of Pale Carmine?
Pale Carmine has an RGB value of 255, 122, 175 (rgb(255, 122, 175)). In HSL it is 336°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Carmine?
Use black text on Pale Carmine. 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 Carmine?
The complementary color of Pale Carmine is #7AFFCA. Analogous colors #FF7AF2 and #FF887A also pair well.