Pale Scarlet is a medium-light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FF887A, which equals rgb(255, 136, 122) in RGB and hsl(6, 100%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M47 Y52 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FF887A - RGB
255, 136, 122 - HSL
6°, 100%, 74% - CMYK
0, 47, 52, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, vivid
About Pale 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 9.05:1. Its complementary color is #7AF2FF.
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Pale Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #FF887A |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 136, 122) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 74%) |
| HSV | 6°, 52%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 47%, 52%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16746618 |
Shades and tints of Pale Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFEBE9 - 100
#FFD7D3 - 200
#FFC4BD - 300
#FFB0A6 - 400
#FF9C90 - 500
#FF887A - 600
#D57166 - 700
#AA5B51 - 800
#80443D - 900
#552D29 - 950
#2B1714
Color harmonies for Pale Scarlet
- Complementary
#7AF2FF≈ Pale Cyan - Analogous −30°
#FF7AAF≈ Pale Ruby - Analogous +30°
#FFCA7A≈ Pale Orange - Triadic +120°
#7AFF88≈ Pale Emerald - Triadic +240°
#887AFF≈ Pale Indigo - Split 150°
#7AFFCA≈ Aquamarine - Split 210°
#7AAFFF≈ Pale Sapphire
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Scarlet | Aa | 2.32:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Scarlet | Aa | 9.05:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Scarlet
background-color: #FF887A;color: #FF887A;background-color: rgb(255, 136, 122);background-color: hsl(6, 100%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-scarlet: #FF887A; }class="bg-[#FF887A]"Colors similar to Pale Scarlet
- Salmon
#FA8072 - Pale Vermilion
#FF957A - Pale Red
#FF7A7A - Pale Bright Red
#F28888 - Light Coral
#F08080 - Pale Cardinal
#FF7A88 - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Light Bright Cinnabar
#EE8D63 - Dark Salmon
#E9967A - Pale Crimson
#FF7A95 - Light Bright Vermilion
#EE7F63
More pink shades
- Pale Muted Red
#D7A2A2 - Very Pale Muted Red
#E3BFBF - Palest Muted Red
#F0DBDB - Pale Dusty Red
#CAAFAF - Very Pale Dusty Red
#DAC8C8 - Palest Dusty Red
#EBE0E0 - Very Pale Scarlet
#FFACA3 - Palest Scarlet
#FFD1CC - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Very Pale Bright Scarlet
#F6B4AC - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Scarlet?
The HEX code for Pale Scarlet is #FF887A.
What is the RGB value of Pale Scarlet?
Pale Scarlet has an RGB value of 255, 136, 122 (rgb(255, 136, 122)). In HSL it is 6°, 100%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Scarlet?
Use black text on Pale Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.32:1 and black text has 9.05:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Scarlet?
The complementary color of Pale Scarlet is #7AF2FF. Analogous colors #FF7AAF and #FFCA7A also pair well.