Palest Soft Cardinal is a very light, saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F5D6D9, which equals rgb(245, 214, 217) in RGB and hsl(354, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M13 Y11 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F5D6D9 - RGB
245, 214, 217 - HSL
354°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
0, 13, 11, 4 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft 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 15.50:1. Its complementary color is #D6F5F2.
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Palest Soft Cardinal color codes
| HEX | #F5D6D9 |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 214, 217) |
| HSL | hsl(354, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 354°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 0%, 13%, 11%, 4% |
| Decimal | 16111321 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Cardinal
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDF8F9 - 100
#FCF1F2 - 200
#FAEBEC - 300
#F8E4E6 - 400
#F7DDDF - 500
#F5D6D9 - 600
#CCB2B5 - 700
#A38F91 - 800
#7B6B6D - 900
#524748 - 950
#292424
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Cardinal
- Complementary
#D6F5F2≈ Palest Soft Turquoise - Analogous −30°
#F5D6E9≈ Palest Soft Raspberry - Analogous +30°
#F5E2D6≈ Palest Soft Cinnabar - Triadic +120°
#D9F5D6≈ Palest Soft Green - Triadic +240°
#D6D9F5≈ Palest Soft Cobalt - Split 150°
#D6F5E2≈ Palest Soft Jade - Split 210°
#D6E9F5≈ Palest Soft Capri
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Cardinal
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Cardinal | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Cardinal | Aa | 15.50:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Cardinal
background-color: #F5D6D9;color: #F5D6D9;background-color: rgb(245, 214, 217);background-color: hsl(354, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-cardinal: #F5D6D9; }class="bg-[#F5D6D9]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Cardinal
- Palest Soft Red
#F5D6D6 - Palest Soft Crimson
#F5D6DC - Palest Soft Scarlet
#F5D9D6 - Palest Soft Ruby
#F5D6DF - Palest Soft Vermilion
#F5DCD6 - Palest Soft Carmine
#F5D6E2 - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Palest Muted Red
#F0DBDB - Palest Muted Cardinal
#F0DBDD - Palest Bright Ruby
#FAD1DD - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1
More pink shades
- Palest Cardinal
#FFCCD1 - Pale Bright Cardinal
#F28892 - Very Pale Bright Cardinal
#F6ACB4 - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Pale Soft Cardinal
#E4959D - Very Pale Soft Cardinal
#EDB6BB - Pale Muted Cardinal
#D7A2A7 - Very Pale Muted Cardinal
#E3BFC2 - Palest Muted Cardinal
#F0DBDD - Pale Dusty Cardinal
#CAAFB2 - Very Pale Dusty Cardinal
#DAC8CA
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Cardinal?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Cardinal is #F5D6D9.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Cardinal?
Palest Soft Cardinal has an RGB value of 245, 214, 217 (rgb(245, 214, 217)). In HSL it is 354°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Cardinal?
Use black text on Palest Soft Cardinal. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 and black text has 15.50:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Cardinal?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Cardinal is #D6F5F2. Analogous colors #F5D6E9 and #F5E2D6 also pair well.