Pale Soft Scarlet is a medium-light, moderately saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #E49D95, which equals rgb(228, 157, 149) in RGB and hsl(6, 59%, 74%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M31 Y35 K11, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E49D95 - RGB
228, 157, 149 - HSL
6°, 59%, 74% - CMYK
0, 31, 35, 11 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, moderately saturated
About Pale Soft 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 9.56:1. Its complementary color is #96DCE4.
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Pale Soft Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #E49D95 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(228, 157, 149) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 59%, 74%) |
| HSV | 6°, 35%, 89% |
| CMYK | 0%, 31%, 35%, 11% |
| Decimal | 14982549 |
Shades and tints of Pale Soft Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FBEFED - 100
#F6DEDC - 200
#F2CECA - 300
#EDBEB8 - 400
#E9ADA7 - 500
#E49D95 - 600
#BE837C - 700
#986963 - 800
#724F4B - 900
#4C3432 - 950
#261A19
Color harmonies for Pale Soft Scarlet
- Complementary
#96DCE4≈ Pale Soft Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#E496B5≈ Pale Soft Carmine - Analogous +30°
#E4C596≈ Pale Soft Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#96E49D≈ Pale Soft Kelly - Triadic +240°
#9D96E4≈ Pale Soft Ultramarine - Split 150°
#96E4C5≈ Pale Soft Seafoam - Split 210°
#96B5E4≈ Pale Soft Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Soft Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Soft Scarlet | Aa | 2.20:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Pale Soft Scarlet | Aa | 9.56:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Pale Soft Scarlet
background-color: #E49D95;color: #E49D95;background-color: rgb(228, 157, 149);background-color: hsl(6, 59%, 74%);:root { --color-pale-soft-scarlet: #E49D95; }class="bg-[#E49D95]"Colors similar to Pale Soft Scarlet
- Pale Soft Red
#E49595 - Pale Soft Vermilion
#E4A595 - Pale Soft Cardinal
#E4959D - Pale Soft Crimson
#E495A5 - Pale Bright Vermilion
#F29D88 - Pale Muted Red
#D7A2A2 - Pale Soft Cinnabar
#E4AD95 - Pale Muted Scarlet
#D7A7A2 - Pale Muted Cardinal
#D7A2A7 - Pale Bright Cinnabar
#F2A788 - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Pale Soft Ruby
#E495AD
More pink shades
- Pale Scarlet
#FF887A - Very Pale Scarlet
#FFACA3 - Palest Scarlet
#FFD1CC - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Very Pale Bright Scarlet
#F6B4AC - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1 - Very Pale Soft Scarlet
#EDBBB6 - Palest Soft Scarlet
#F5D9D6 - Pale Muted Scarlet
#D7A7A2 - Very Pale Muted Scarlet
#E3C2BF - Palest Muted Scarlet
#F0DDDB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Soft Scarlet?
The HEX code for Pale Soft Scarlet is #E49D95.
What is the RGB value of Pale Soft Scarlet?
Pale Soft Scarlet has an RGB value of 228, 157, 149 (rgb(228, 157, 149)). In HSL it is 6°, 59%, 74%.
What text color should I use on Pale Soft Scarlet?
Use black text on Pale Soft Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 2.20:1 and black text has 9.56:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Soft Scarlet?
The complementary color of Pale Soft Scarlet is #96DCE4. Analogous colors #E496B5 and #E4C596 also pair well.