Palest Soft Crimson is a very light, saturated shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #F5D6DC, which equals rgb(245, 214, 220) in RGB and hsl(348, 61%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M13 Y10 K4, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#F5D6DC - RGB
245, 214, 220 - HSL
348°, 61%, 90% - CMYK
0, 13, 10, 4 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, saturated
About Palest Soft Crimson
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 15.53:1. Its complementary color is #D6F5EF.
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Palest Soft Crimson color codes
| HEX | #F5D6DC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(245, 214, 220) |
| HSL | hsl(348, 61%, 90%) |
| HSV | 348°, 13%, 96% |
| CMYK | 0%, 13%, 10%, 4% |
| Decimal | 16111324 |
Shades and tints of Palest Soft Crimson
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FDF8F9 - 100
#FCF1F3 - 200
#FAEBEE - 300
#F8E4E8 - 400
#F7DDE2 - 500
#F5D6DC - 600
#CCB2B7 - 700
#A38F93 - 800
#7B6B6E - 900
#524749 - 950
#292425
Color harmonies for Palest Soft Crimson
- Complementary
#D6F5EF≈ Palest Soft Aquamarine - Analogous −30°
#F5D6EC≈ Palest Soft Cerise - Analogous +30°
#F5DFD6≈ Palest Soft Vermilion - Triadic +120°
#DCF5D6≈ Palest Soft Shamrock - Triadic +240°
#D6DCF5≈ Palest Soft Sapphire - Split 150°
#D6F5DF≈ Palest Soft Emerald - Split 210°
#D6ECF5≈ Palest Soft Peacock
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Soft Crimson
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Soft Crimson | Aa | 1.35:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Soft Crimson | Aa | 15.53:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Soft Crimson
background-color: #F5D6DC;color: #F5D6DC;background-color: rgb(245, 214, 220);background-color: hsl(348, 61%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-soft-crimson: #F5D6DC; }class="bg-[#F5D6DC]"Colors similar to Palest Soft Crimson
- Palest Soft Ruby
#F5D6DF - Palest Soft Cardinal
#F5D6D9 - Palest Soft Red
#F5D6D6 - Palest Soft Carmine
#F5D6E2 - Palest Soft Scarlet
#F5D9D6 - Palest Muted Red
#F0DBDB - Palest Muted Cardinal
#F0DBDD - Palest Bright Ruby
#FAD1DD - Palest Muted Crimson
#F0DBDF - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Palest Soft Blush
#F5D6E6 - Palest Soft Vermilion
#F5DCD6
More pink shades
- Palest Crimson
#FFCCD6 - Pale Bright Crimson
#F2889D - Very Pale Bright Crimson
#F6ACBB - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9 - Pale Soft Crimson
#E495A5 - Very Pale Soft Crimson
#EDB6C1 - Pale Muted Crimson
#D7A2AD - Very Pale Muted Crimson
#E3BFC6 - Palest Muted Crimson
#F0DBDF - Pale Dusty Crimson
#CAAFB5 - Very Pale Dusty Crimson
#DAC8CC
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Soft Crimson?
The HEX code for Palest Soft Crimson is #F5D6DC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Soft Crimson?
Palest Soft Crimson has an RGB value of 245, 214, 220 (rgb(245, 214, 220)). In HSL it is 348°, 61%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Soft Crimson?
Use black text on Palest Soft Crimson. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.35:1 and black text has 15.53:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Soft Crimson?
The complementary color of Palest Soft Crimson is #D6F5EF. Analogous colors #F5D6EC and #F5DFD6 also pair well.