Pastel Red
Also known as: Pineapple Salmon , Coral Quartz , Manila Sunset , Sriracha
A vivid pink with a playful and warm character, Pastel Red works well for romantic branding and children's products. 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.
Reference
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)
Analysis
Color intelligence
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Gamut
The full range of colors a device or space can show. sRGB is the common screen gamut; Display P3 is wider. A color outside a gamut cannot be shown accurately there and must be mapped inward.Full glossary entry →Displays accurately on every screen and translates well to print.
Temperature
Undertone
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warm
Nearest standard colors
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →
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Delta E (ΔE)
A measure of how different two colors look. Below 1 the difference is invisible to almost everyone; below 2.3 most people can't tell them apart; above 10 they are clearly different colors. We use CIEDE2000, the modern standard.Full glossary entry →- 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: a 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 for dividers, chart series, and illustration accents, and let neutrals carry the type.
- Branding: Signals imagination and indulgence. Strong for beauty and creative-market brands.
Copy as: every ecosystem
Variations
Tints, shades, and tones of Pastel Red
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →
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Tint
A color mixed with white, which raises its lightness. Pink is a tint of red. Tints feel softer and more open than the base color.Full glossary entry →Tints (lighter)
Shades (darker)
Harmonies
Color harmonies
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →
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Complementary colors
Two colors opposite each other on the wheel. They create the strongest contrast and make each other look more intense, so they work best used unevenly.Full glossary entry →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
Accessibility
Contrast & accessibility
Aa on white
contrast 2.82:1
AA fail AAA fail AA large fail
Aa on black
contrast 7.45:1
AA pass AAA pass AA large pass
Best text color on a Pastel Red background: #000000
Palettes
Palettes featuring Pastel Red
Pastel Red with its complement
Soft neighbors of Pastel Red
Pastel Red triad
Explore
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 .
FAQ
Pastel Red FAQs
What color is Pastel Red?
Pastel Red is a medium pink 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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