Pastel Red
Also known as: Pineapple Salmon, Coral Quartz, Manila Sunset, Sriracha
Pastel Red sits on the warm side of the spectrum: a vivid red that feels passionate and urgent. Try it in sale banners and sportswear. Because it leans warm, balancing it with a cyan keeps a palette from feeling one-note. Accessibility-wise, it needs a dark backdrop — 7.45:1 on black clears AA.
Pastel Red color codes
- HEX
- #FF6961
- RGB
- rgb(255, 105, 97)
- RGBA
- rgba(255, 105, 97, 1)
- HSL
- hsl(3, 100%, 69%)
- HSV
- hsv(3, 62%, 100%)
- CMYK
- cmyk(0%, 59%, 62%, 0%)
- LAB
- lab(64.2 57.8 35.3)
- OKLCH
- oklch(70.7% 0.185 25.9)
Color intelligence
Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
warm
Nearest standard colors
- CSS: salmon#FA8072 · ΔE 4.6
- RAL 2012 — Salmon orange#DB6A50 · ΔE 8.0 · approximate
RAL values are widely published approximations of the physical standard. For Pantone-adjacent workflows, match by eye against a physical fan deck — Pantone's values are proprietary and device-dependent, so we don't print lookups.
Where Pastel Red works
- Web & UI: Reads as an interactive accent: fills, hovers, focus rings. Keep body text in a darker neutral.
- Interiors: Use it where you want the eye to land — front door, built-ins, or one bold wall.
- Fashion: One garment in this color carries an outfit; two starts to compete.
- Branding: Commands attention in logos and packaging; balance it with generous neutral space.
- Web & UI: Use it decoratively — dividers, chart series, illustration accents — and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Best in a brand's supporting palette — packaging interiors, patterns, campaign accents.
Copy as — every ecosystem
Tints, shades, and tones of Pastel Red
Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Color harmonies
Palettes built from Pastel Red by rotating its hue in OKLCH space. Click any swatch to copy its hex code.
Complementary
Analogous
Triadic
Split-complementary
Tetradic
Monochromatic
Contrast & accessibility
Aa — on white
contrast 2.82:1
AA failAAA failAA large fail
Aa — on black
contrast 7.45:1
AA passAAA passAA large pass
Best text color on a Pastel Red background: #000000
Palettes featuring Pastel Red
Pastel Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pastel Red
Pastel Red triad
Similar colors
- Sriracha#F56961 · ΔE 1.7
- Pompelmo#FF6666 · ΔE 2.1
- Camellia#F6685A · ΔE 2.2
- Fusion Red#FF6163 · ΔE 2.5
- Grapefruit#FD5956 · ΔE 3.0
- Salmon#FF796C · ΔE 3.2
Looking for maximum contrast instead? The complement of Pastel Red is closest to Glassmith.
Pastel Red FAQs
What color is Pastel Red?
Pastel Red is a medium red with the hex code #FF6961. In HSL terms it has a hue of 3°, 100% saturation, and 69% lightness.
What is the hex code for Pastel Red?
The hex code for Pastel Red is #FF6961. In RGB it's rgb(255, 105, 97), and in CMYK it's cmyk(0%, 59%, 62%, 0%).
What colors go well with Pastel Red?
Pastel Red pairs naturally with cyan tones from its complementary harmony. Its own tints and shades always work as a monochrome scheme.
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