Palest Vermilion is a very light, vivid shade in the pink color family, with a warm feel. Its HEX code is #FFD6CC, which equals rgb(255, 214, 204) in RGB and hsl(12, 100%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C0 M16 Y20 K0, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#FFD6CC - RGB
255, 214, 204 - HSL
12°, 100%, 90% - CMYK
0, 16, 20, 0 - Family
Pink - Tone
Very light, vivid
About Palest Vermilion
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 15.74:1. Its complementary color is #CCF5FF.
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Palest Vermilion color codes
| HEX | #FFD6CC |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(255, 214, 204) |
| HSL | hsl(12, 100%, 90%) |
| HSV | 12°, 20%, 100% |
| CMYK | 0%, 16%, 20%, 0% |
| Decimal | 16766668 |
Shades and tints of Palest Vermilion
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FFF8F7 - 100
#FFF1EE - 200
#FFEBE6 - 300
#FFE4DD - 400
#FFDDD5 - 500
#FFD6CC - 600
#D5B2AA - 700
#AA8F88 - 800
#806B66 - 900
#554744 - 950
#2B2422
Color harmonies for Palest Vermilion
- Complementary
#CCF5FF≈ Palest Lagoon - Analogous −30°
#FFCCDB≈ Palest Carmine - Analogous +30°
#FFF0CC≈ Palest Tangerine - Triadic +120°
#CCFFD6≈ Palest Kelly - Triadic +240°
#D6CCFF≈ Palest Ultramarine - Split 150°
#CCFFF0≈ Palest Seafoam - Split 210°
#CCDBFF≈ Palest Cornflower
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Vermilion
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Vermilion | Aa | 1.33:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Vermilion | Aa | 15.74:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Vermilion
background-color: #FFD6CC;color: #FFD6CC;background-color: rgb(255, 214, 204);background-color: hsl(12, 100%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-vermilion: #FFD6CC; }class="bg-[#FFD6CC]"Colors similar to Palest Vermilion
- Palest Scarlet
#FFD1CC - Palest Cinnabar
#FFDBCC - Palest Bright Scarlet
#FAD5D1 - Palest Bright Vermilion
#FAD9D1 - Palest Bright Red
#FAD1D1 - Palest Bright Cinnabar
#FADDD1 - Palest Bright Cardinal
#FAD1D5 - Palest Red
#FFCCCC - Palest Persimmon
#FFE0CC - Palest Cardinal
#FFCCD1 - Palest Soft Red
#F5D6D6 - Palest Bright Crimson
#FAD1D9
More pink shades
- Palest Muted Scarlet
#F0DDDB - Pale Dusty Scarlet
#CAB2AF - Very Pale Dusty Scarlet
#DACAC8 - Palest Dusty Scarlet
#EBE1E0 - Pale Vermilion
#FF957A - Very Pale Vermilion
#FFB6A3 - Pale Bright Vermilion
#F29D88 - Very Pale Bright Vermilion
#F6BBAC - Palest Bright Vermilion
#FAD9D1 - Pale Soft Vermilion
#E4A595 - Very Pale Soft Vermilion
#EDC1B6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Vermilion?
The HEX code for Palest Vermilion is #FFD6CC.
What is the RGB value of Palest Vermilion?
Palest Vermilion has an RGB value of 255, 214, 204 (rgb(255, 214, 204)). In HSL it is 12°, 100%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Vermilion?
Use black text on Palest Vermilion. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.33:1 and black text has 15.74:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Vermilion?
The complementary color of Palest Vermilion is #CCF5FF. Analogous colors #FFCCDB and #FFF0CC also pair well.