Palest Dusty Red is a very light, muted shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #EBE0E0, which equals rgb(235, 224, 224) in RGB and hsl(0, 22%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M5 Y5 K8, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#EBE0E0 - RGB
235, 224, 224 - HSL
0°, 22%, 90% - CMYK
0, 5, 5, 8 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, muted
About Palest Dusty 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. Designers often reach for it as an accent, a button color or a background tint. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 16.27:1. Its complementary color is #E0EBEB.
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Palest Dusty Red color codes
| HEX | #EBE0E0 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(235, 224, 224) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 22%, 90%) |
| HSV | 0°, 5%, 92% |
| CMYK | 0%, 5%, 5%, 8% |
| Decimal | 15458528 |
Shades and tints of Palest Dusty Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FCFAFA - 100
#F8F5F5 - 200
#F5F0F0 - 300
#F2EAEA - 400
#EEE5E5 - 500
#EBE0E0 - 600
#C4BBBB - 700
#9D9595 - 800
#767070 - 900
#4E4B4B - 950
#272525
Color harmonies for Palest Dusty Red
- Complementary
#E0EBEB≈ Palest Dusty Teal - Analogous −30°
#EBE0E6≈ Palest Dusty Rose - Analogous +30°
#EBE6E0≈ Palest Dusty Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#E0EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Kelly - Triadic +240°
#E0E0EB≈ Palest Dusty Ultramarine - Split 150°
#E0EBE6≈ Palest Dusty Seafoam - Split 210°
#E0E6EB≈ Palest Dusty Azure
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Dusty Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Dusty Red | Aa | 1.29:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Dusty Red | Aa | 16.27:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Dusty Red
background-color: #EBE0E0;color: #EBE0E0;background-color: rgb(235, 224, 224);background-color: hsl(0, 22%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-dusty-red: #EBE0E0; }class="bg-[#EBE0E0]"Colors similar to Palest Dusty Red
- Palest Dusty Cardinal
#EBE0E1 - Palest Dusty Scarlet
#EBE1E0 - Palest Dusty Crimson
#EBE0E2 - Palest Dusty Vermilion
#EBE2E0 - Palest Dusty Ruby
#EBE0E3 - Palest Dusty Carmine
#EBE0E4 - Palest Dusty Cinnabar
#EBE3E0 - Palest Dusty Persimmon
#EBE4E0 - Palest Dusty Blush
#EBE0E6 - Palest Dusty Rose
#EBE0E7 - Palest Muted Vermilion
#F0DFDB - Palest Muted Cinnabar
#F0E1DB
More pink shades
- Palest Soft Red
#F5D6D6 - Pale Muted Red
#D7A2A2 - Very Pale Muted Red
#E3BFBF - Palest Muted Red
#F0DBDB - Pale Dusty Red
#CAAFAF - Very Pale Dusty Red
#DAC8C8 - Pale Scarlet
#FF887A - Very Pale Scarlet
#FFACA3 - Palest Scarlet
#FFD1CC - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Very Pale Bright Scarlet
#F6B4AC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Dusty Red?
The HEX code for Palest Dusty Red is #EBE0E0.
What is the RGB value of Palest Dusty Red?
Palest Dusty Red has an RGB value of 235, 224, 224 (rgb(235, 224, 224)). In HSL it is 0°, 22%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Dusty Red?
Use black text on Palest Dusty Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.29:1 and black text has 16.27:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Dusty Red?
The complementary color of Palest Dusty Red is #E0EBEB. Analogous colors #EBE0E6 and #EBE6E0 also pair well.