Pale Violet Red is a medium-light, saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #DB7093, which equals rgb(219, 112, 147) in RGB and hsl(340, 60%, 65%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M49 Y33 K14, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#DB7093 - RGB
219, 112, 147 - HSL
340°, 60%, 65% - CMYK
0, 49, 33, 14 - Family
Pink - Tone
Medium-light, saturated
About Pale Violet Red
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 6.75:1. Its complementary color is #70DBB8.
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Pale Violet Red color codes
| HEX | #DB7093 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(219, 112, 147) |
| HSL | hsl(340, 60%, 65%) |
| HSV | 340°, 49%, 86% |
| CMYK | 0%, 49%, 33%, 14% |
| Decimal | 14381203 |
Shades and tints of Pale Violet Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#F9E7ED - 100
#F3CFDB - 200
#EDB8C9 - 300
#E7A0B7 - 400
#E188A5 - 500
#DB7093 - 600
#B75D7B - 700
#924B62 - 800
#6E384A - 900
#492531 - 950
#251319
Color harmonies for Pale Violet Red
- Complementary
#70DBB8≈ Light Soft Seafoam - Analogous −30°
#DB70C9≈ Light Soft Cerise - Analogous +30°
#DB8270≈ Light Soft Scarlet - Triadic +120°
#94DB70≈ Light Soft Leaf - Triadic +240°
#7094DB≈ Light Soft Sapphire - Split 150°
#70DB82≈ Light Soft Kelly - Split 210°
#70C9DB≈ Light Soft Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Pale Violet Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Pale Violet Red | Aa | 3.11:1 | AA Large only |
| Black text on Pale Violet Red | Aa | 6.75:1 | AA (good) |
CSS code for Pale Violet Red
background-color: #DB7093;color: #DB7093;background-color: rgb(219, 112, 147);background-color: hsl(340, 60%, 65%);:root { --color-pale-violet-red: #DB7093; }class="bg-[#DB7093]"Colors similar to Pale Violet Red
- Light Soft Ruby
#DC7493 - Light Soft Crimson
#DC7489 - Light Soft Carmine
#DC749E - Light Soft Cardinal
#DC747F - Light Soft Blush
#DC74A8 - Light Bright Ruby
#EE638D - Light Bright Carmine
#EE639A - Blush
#DE5D83 - Light Soft Red
#DC7474 - Light Soft Rose
#DC74B3 - Medium Light Muted Blush
#BF6994 - Medium Light Muted Carmine
#BF698B
More pink shades
- Pink
#FFC0CB - Light Pink
#FFB6C1 - Hot Pink
#FF69B4 - Deep Pink
#FF1493 - Dark Magenta
#8B008B - Fuchsia
#FF00FF - Medium Violet Red
#C71585 - Misty Rose
#FFE4E1 - Plum
#DDA0DD - Purple
#800080 - Ruby
#E0115F
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Pale Violet Red?
The HEX code for Pale Violet Red is #DB7093.
What is the RGB value of Pale Violet Red?
Pale Violet Red has an RGB value of 219, 112, 147 (rgb(219, 112, 147)). In HSL it is 340°, 60%, 65%.
What text color should I use on Pale Violet Red?
Use black text on Pale Violet Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 3.11:1 and black text has 6.75:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Pale Violet Red?
The complementary color of Pale Violet Red is #70DBB8. Analogous colors #DB70C9 and #DB8270 also pair well.