Pale Ruby is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF7AA2, which equals rgb(255, 122, 162) in RGB and hsl(342, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M52 Y36 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF7AA2 - RGB
255, 122, 162 - HSL
342°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
0, 52, 36, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale Ruby
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 8.56:1. Its complementary color is #7AFFD7.
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Pale Ruby color codes
| HEX | #FF7AA2 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 122, 162) |
| HSL | hsl(342, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 342°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 52%, 36%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16743074 |
Shades and tints of Pale Ruby
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFE9F0 - 100
#FFD3E0 - 200
#FFBDD1 - 300
#FFA6C1 - 400
#FF90B2 - 500
#FF7AA2 - 600
#D56687 - 700
#AA516C - 800
#803D51 - 900
#552936 - 950
#2B141B
Color harmonies for Pale Ruby
- Complementary
#7AFFD7≈ Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#FF7AE4≈ Pale Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#FF957A≈ Light Salmon - Triadic +120°
#A2FF7A≈ Pale Clover - Triadic +240°
#7AA2FF≈ Pale Cornflower - Split 150°
#7AFF95≈ Pale Kelly - Split 210°
#7AE4FF≈ Pale Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Ruby
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Ruby | Aa | 2.45:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Ruby | Aa | 8.56:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Ruby
background-color: #FF7AA2;color: #FF7AA2;background-color: rgb(255, 122, 162);background-color: hsl(342, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-ruby: #FF7AA2; }class="bg-[#FF7AA2]"Colors similar to Pale Ruby
- Pale Carmine
#FF7AAF - Pale Crimson
#FF7A95 - Pale Bright Ruby
#F288A7 - Pale Bright Crimson
#F2889D - Pale Cardinal
#FF7A88 - Pale Blush
#FF7ABD - Hot Pink
#FF69B4 - Pale Bright Carmine
#F288B2 - Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Pale Bright Red
#F28888 - Pale Bright Blush
#F288BD - Light Bright Blush
#EE63A8
More pink shades
- Dusty Carmine
#99667A - Medium Light Dusty Carmine
#A97E90 - Light Dusty Carmine
#BA97A5 - Pale Dusty Carmine
#CAAFBA - Very Pale Dusty Carmine
#DAC8CF - Palest Dusty Carmine
#EBE0E4 - Very Pale Ruby
#FFA3BF - Palest Ruby
#FFCCDB - Pale Bright Ruby
#F288A7 - Very Pale Bright Ruby
#F6ACC2 - Palest Bright Ruby
#FAD1DD
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Ruby?
The HEX code for Pale Ruby is #FF7AA2.
What is the RGB value of Pale Ruby?
Pale Ruby has an RGB value of 255, 122, 162 (rgb(255, 122, 162)). In HSL it is 342°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Ruby?
Use black text on Pale Ruby. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.45:1 and black text has 8.56:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Ruby?
The complementary color of Pale Ruby is #7AFFD7. Analogous colors #FF7AE4 and #FF957A also pair well.