Palest Muted Cardinal is a very light, moderately saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F0DBDD, which equals rgb(240, 219, 221) in RGB and hsl(354, 41%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M9 Y8 K6, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F0DBDD - RGB
240, 219, 221 - HSL
354°, 41%, 90% - CMYK
0, 9, 8, 6 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, moderately saturated
About Palest Muted 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 15.88:1. Its complementary color is #DBF0EE.
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Palest Muted Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #F0DBDD |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(240, 219, 221) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 41%, 90%) |
| HSV | 354°, 9%, 94% |
| CMYK | 0%, 9%, 8%, 6% |
| Decimal | 15784925 |
Shades and tints of Palest Muted Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDF9F9 - 100
#FAF3F4 - 200
#F8EDEE - 300
#F5E7E8 - 400
#F3E1E3 - 500
#F0DBDD - 600
#C8B7B8 - 700
#A09293 - 800
#786E6F - 900
#50494A - 950
#282525
Color harmonies for Palest Muted Cardinal
- Complementary
#DBF0EE≈ Palest Muted Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#F0DBE8≈ Palest Muted Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#F0E3DB≈ Palest Muted Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#DDF0DB≈ Palest Muted Green - Triadic +240°
#DBDDF0≈ Palest Muted Cobalt - Split 150°
#DBF0E3≈ Palest Muted Jade - Split 210°
#DBE8F0≈ Palest Muted Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Muted Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Muted Cardinal | Aa | 1.32:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Muted Cardinal | Aa | 15.88:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Muted Cardinal
background-color: #F0DBDD;color: #F0DBDD;background-color: rgb(240, 219, 221);background-color: hsl(354, 41%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-muted-cardinal: #F0DBDD; }class="bg-[#F0DBDD]"Colors similar to Palest Muted Cardinal
- Palest Muted Red
#F0DBDB - Palest Muted Crimson
#F0DBDF - Palest Muted Scarlet
#F0DDDB - Palest Muted Ruby
#F0DBE1 - Palest Muted Vermilion
#F0DFDB - Palest Muted Carmine
#F0DBE3 - Palest Muted Cinnabar
#F0E1DB - Palest Muted Blush
#F0DBE6 - Palest Soft Crimson
#F5D6DC - Palest Soft Vermilion
#F5DCD6 - Palest Soft Ruby
#F5D6DF - Palest Soft Scarlet
#F5D9D6
More pink shades
- Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Very Pale Bright Cardinal
#F6ACB4 - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Pale Soft Cardinal
#E4959D - Very Pale Soft Cardinal
#EDB6BB - Palest Soft Cardinal
#F5D6D9 - Pale Muted Cardinal
#D7A2A7 - Very Pale Muted Cardinal
#E3BFC2 - Pale Dusty Cardinal
#CAAFB2 - Very Pale Dusty Cardinal
#DAC8CA - Palest Dusty Cardinal
#EBE0E1
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Muted Cardinal?
The HEX code for Palest Muted Cardinal is #F0DBDD.
What is the RGB value of Palest Muted Cardinal?
Palest Muted Cardinal has an RGB value of 240, 219, 221 (rgb(240, 219, 221)). In HSL it is 354°, 41%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Muted Cardinal?
Use black text on Palest Muted Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.32:1 and black text has 15.88:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Muted Cardinal?
The complementary color of Palest Muted Cardinal is #DBF0EE. Analogous colors #F0DBE8 and #F0E3DB also pair well.