Palest Red is a very light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFCCCC, which equals rgb(255, 204, 204) in RGB and hsl(0, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M20 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFCCCC - RGB
255, 204, 204 - HSL
0°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 20, 20, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest 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 14.76:1. Its complementary color is #CCFFFF.
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Palest Red color codes
| HEX | #FFCCCC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 204, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(0, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 0°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 20%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16764108 |
Shades and tints of Palest Red
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF7F7 - 100
#FFEEEE - 200
#FFE6E6 - 300
#FFDDDD - 400
#FFD5D5 - 500
#FFCCCC - 600
#D5AAAA - 700
#AA8888 - 800
#806666 - 900
#554444 - 950
#2B2222
Color harmonies for Palest Red
- Complementary
#CCFFFF≈ Palest Teal - Analogous −30°
#FFCCE6≈ Palest Rose - Analogous +30°
#FFE6CC≈ Palest Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#CCFFCC≈ Palest Kelly - Triadic +240°
#CCCCFF≈ Palest Ultramarine - Split 150°
#CCFFE6≈ Palest Seafoam - Split 210°
#CCE6FF≈ Palest Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Red
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Red | Aa | 1.42:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Red | Aa | 14.76:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Red
background-color: #FFCCCC;color: #FFCCCC;background-color: rgb(255, 204, 204);background-color: hsl(0, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-red: #FFCCCC; }class="bg-[#FFCCCC]"Colors similar to Palest Red
- Palest Cardinal
#FFCCD1 - Palest Scarlet
#FFD1CC - Palest Crimson
#FFCCD6 - Palest Bright Red
#FAD1D1 - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Palest Vermilion
#FFD6CC - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1 - Palest Ruby
#FFCCDB - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Pink
#FFC0CB - Palest Bright Ruby
#FAD1DD - Palest Carmine
#FFCCE0
More pink shades
- Raspberry
#E30B5D - Rose
#FF007F - Fandango
#B53389 - Byzantium
#702963 - Pale Red
#FF7A7A - Very Pale Red
#FFA3A3 - Pale Bright Red
#F28888 - Very Pale Bright Red
#F6ACAC - Palest Bright Red
#FAD1D1 - Pale Soft Red
#E49595 - Very Pale Soft Red
#EDB6B6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Red?
The HEX code for Palest Red is #FFCCCC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Red?
Palest Red has an RGB value of 255, 204, 204 (rgb(255, 204, 204)). In HSL it is 0°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Red?
Use black text on Palest Red. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.42:1 and black text has 14.76:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Red?
The complementary color of Palest Red is #CCFFFF. Analogous colors #FFCCE6 and #FFE6CC also pair well.