Palest Cardinal is a very light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFCCD1, which equals rgb(255, 204, 209) in RGB and hsl(354, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M20 Y18 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFCCD1 - RGB
255, 204, 209 - HSL
354°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 20, 18, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Cardinal
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 14.81:1. Its complementary color is #CCFFFA.
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Palest Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #FFCCD1 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 204, 209) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 354°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 20%, 18%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16764113 |
Shades and tints of Palest Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF7F7 - 100
#FFEEF0 - 200
#FFE6E8 - 300
#FFDDE0 - 400
#FFD5D9 - 500
#FFCCD1 - 600
#D5AAAE - 700
#AA888B - 800
#806669 - 900
#554446 - 950
#2B2223
Color harmonies for Palest Cardinal
- Complementary
#CCFFFA≈ Palest Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#FFCCEB≈ Palest Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#FFE0CC≈ Palest Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#D1FFCC≈ Palest Green - Triadic +240°
#CCD1FF≈ Periwinkle - Split 150°
#CCFFE0≈ Palest Jade - Split 210°
#CCEBFF≈ Palest Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Cardinal | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Cardinal | Aa | 14.81:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Cardinal
background-color: #FFCCD1;color: #FFCCD1;background-color: rgb(255, 204, 209);background-color: hsl(354, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-cardinal: #FFCCD1; }class="bg-[#FFCCD1]"Colors similar to Palest Cardinal
- Palest Red
#FFCCCC - Palest Crimson
#FFCCD6 - Palest Scarlet
#FFD1CC - Palest Bright Red
#FAD1D1 - Palest Ruby
#FFCCDB - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1 - Palest Vermilion
#FFD6CC - Palest Carmine
#FFCCE0 - Palest Bright Ruby
#FAD1DD - Pink
#FFC0CB
More pink shades
- Palest Muted Crimson
#F0DBDF - Pale Dusty Crimson
#CAAFB5 - Very Pale Dusty Crimson
#DAC8CC - Palest Dusty Crimson
#EBE0E2 - Pale Cardinal
#FF7A88 - Very Pale Cardinal
#FFA3AC - Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Very Pale Bright Cardinal
#F6ACB4 - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Pale Soft Cardinal
#E4959D - Very Pale Soft Cardinal
#EDB6BB
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Cardinal?
The HEX code for Palest Cardinal is #FFCCD1.
What is the RGB value of Palest Cardinal?
Palest Cardinal has an RGB value of 255, 204, 209 (rgb(255, 204, 209)). In HSL it is 354°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Cardinal?
Use black text on Palest Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 and black text has 14.81:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Cardinal?
The complementary color of Palest Cardinal is #CCFFFA. Analogous colors #FFCCEB and #FFE0CC also pair well.