Palest Carmine is a very light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFCCE0, which equals rgb(255, 204, 224) in RGB and hsl(336, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M20 Y12 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFCCE0 - RGB
255, 204, 224 - HSL
336°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 20, 12, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Carmine
Pink shades range from soft pastels to vivid magentas. They can feel gentle and romantic or loud and modern, depending on saturation and lightness. It works well for buttons, headings, illustrations and brand accents. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 14.97:1. Its complementary color is #CCFFEB.
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Palest Carmine color codes
| HEX | #FFCCE0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 204, 224) |
| HSL | hsl(336, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 336°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 20%, 12%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16764128 |
Shades and tints of Palest Carmine
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF7FA - 100
#FFEEF5 - 200
#FFE6F0 - 300
#FFDDEA - 400
#FFD5E5 - 500
#FFCCE0 - 600
#D5AABB - 700
#AA8895 - 800
#806670 - 900
#55444B - 950
#2B2225
Color harmonies for Palest Carmine
- Complementary
#CCFFEB≈ Palest Mint - Analogous −30°
#FFCCFA≈ Palest Magenta - Analogous +30°
#FFD1CC≈ Palest Red - Triadic +120°
#E0FFCC≈ Palest Leaf - Triadic +240°
#CCE0FF≈ Palest Cerulean - Split 150°
#CCFFD1≈ Palest Green - Split 210°
#CCFAFF≈ Palest Cyan
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Carmine
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Carmine | Aa | 1.40:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Carmine | Aa | 14.97:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Carmine
background-color: #FFCCE0;color: #FFCCE0;background-color: rgb(255, 204, 224);background-color: hsl(336, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-carmine: #FFCCE0; }class="bg-[#FFCCE0]"Colors similar to Palest Carmine
- Palest Ruby
#FFCCDB - Palest Blush
#FFCCE6 - Palest Bright Carmine
#FAD1E1 - Palest Bright Ruby
#FAD1DD - Palest Crimson
#FFCCD6 - Palest Rose
#FFCCEB - Palest Bright Blush
#FAD1E6 - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Palest Bright Rose
#FAD1EA - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Palest Cardinal
#FFCCD1 - Palest Raspberry
#FFCCF0
More pink shades
- Medium Dark Carmine
#D60056 - Pure Carmine
#FF0066 - Medium Light Carmine
#FF297E - Light Carmine
#FF5297 - Pale Carmine
#FF7AAF - Very Pale Carmine
#FFA3C8 - Darkest Bright Carmine
#2E0515 - Very Dark Bright Carmine
#530927 - Dark Bright Carmine
#770D38 - Deep Bright Carmine
#9C1149 - Medium Dark Bright Carmine
#C1155A
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Carmine?
The HEX code for Palest Carmine is #FFCCE0.
What is the RGB value of Palest Carmine?
Palest Carmine has an RGB value of 255, 204, 224 (rgb(255, 204, 224)). In HSL it is 336°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Carmine?
Use black text on Palest Carmine. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.40:1 and black text has 14.97:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Carmine?
The complementary color of Palest Carmine is #CCFFEB. Analogous colors #FFCCFA and #FFD1CC also pair well.