Palest Scarlet is a very light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFD1CC, which equals rgb(255, 209, 204) in RGB and hsl(6, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M18 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFD1CC - RGB
255, 209, 204 - HSL
6°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 18, 20, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Scarlet
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 15.24:1. Its complementary color is #CCFAFF.
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Palest Scarlet color codes
| HEX | #FFD1CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 209, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(6, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 6°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 18%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16765388 |
Shades and tints of Palest Scarlet
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF7F7 - 100
#FFF0EE - 200
#FFE8E6 - 300
#FFE0DD - 400
#FFD9D5 - 500
#FFD1CC - 600
#D5AEAA - 700
#AA8B88 - 800
#806966 - 900
#554644 - 950
#2B2322
Color harmonies for Palest Scarlet
- Complementary
#CCFAFF≈ Palest Cyan - Analogous −30°
#FFCCE0≈ Palest Ruby - Analogous +30°
#FFEBCC≈ Blanched Almond - Triadic +120°
#CCFFD1≈ Palest Green - Triadic +240°
#D1CCFF≈ Periwinkle - Split 150°
#CCFFEB≈ Palest Mint - Split 210°
#CCE0FF≈ Palest Cerulean
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Scarlet
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Scarlet | Aa | 1.38:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Scarlet | Aa | 15.24:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Scarlet
background-color: #FFD1CC;color: #FFD1CC;background-color: rgb(255, 209, 204);background-color: hsl(6, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-scarlet: #FFD1CC; }class="bg-[#FFD1CC]"Colors similar to Palest Scarlet
- Palest Red
#FFCCCC - Palest Vermilion
#FFD6CC - Palest Bright Red
#FAD1D1 - Palest Cardinal
#FFCCD1 - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1 - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Palest Crimson
#FFCCD6 - Palest Bright Vermilion
#FAD9D1 - Palest Cinnabar
#FFDBCC - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Palest Ruby
#FFCCDB - Palest Soft Red
#F5D6D6
More pink shades
- Palest Muted Red
#F0DBDB - Pale Dusty Red
#CAAFAF - Very Pale Dusty Red
#DAC8C8 - Palest Dusty Red
#EBE0E0 - Pale Scarlet
#FF887A - Very Pale Scarlet
#FFACA3 - Pale Bright Scarlet
#F29288 - Very Pale Bright Scarlet
#F6B4AC - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1 - Pale Soft Scarlet
#E49D95 - Very Pale Soft Scarlet
#EDBBB6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Scarlet?
The HEX code for Palest Scarlet is #FFD1CC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Scarlet?
Palest Scarlet has an RGB value of 255, 209, 204 (rgb(255, 209, 204)). In HSL it is 6°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Scarlet?
Use black text on Palest Scarlet. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.38:1 and black text has 15.24:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Scarlet?
The complementary color of Palest Scarlet is #CCFAFF. Analogous colors #FFCCE0 and #FFEBCC also pair well.