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Misty Red

Misty Red
#C99A94Click to copy

Misty Red Parameter Conversion Table

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HEX#C99A94Copy
RGBrgb(201, 154, 148)Copy
HSLhsl(7, 33%, 68%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(7, 26%, 79%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 23%, 26%, 21%)Copy

Misty Red Color Schemes

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Complementary
#C99A94
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#94C3C9
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Analogous
#C994A9
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#C9B494
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Split Complementary
#94C9B5
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#94A8C9
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Monochromatic
#C99A94
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#E7DDDC
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#FFFFFF
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#A45C53
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#603631
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#1D100E
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Misty Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast

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The contrast ratio of this color against common foreground/background colors (based on the WCAG 2.1 standard)

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White background #FFFFFF
2.46 : 1
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Black background #000000
8.53 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.26 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
5.13 : 1
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Misty Red Shade Variants

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Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Muted / Morandi Mixed with gray and desaturated for a sophisticated muted tone
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Misty Red Color Introduction

Definition

Misty Red (HEX #C99A94) has the RGB value rgb(201, 154, 148), the HSL value hsl(7°, 33%, 68%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 23%, 26%, 21%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Misty Red is #94C3C9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #C994A9 and #C9B494 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#94C9B4, #94A9C9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Misty Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Misty Red has a contrast ratio of 2.46:1 against white and 8.53:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.

Color Characteristics

Pink evokes cherry blossoms, petals and cream; its soft visual effect makes it almost irreplaceable in beauty, weddings and baby products. Specifically, Misty Red has a lightness of 68% and a saturation of 33%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is fairly low and its gray tone is soft, carrying a quiet, Morandi-like character. In a word: A misty, low-saturation light red that is visually soothing, well suited to pairing with beige and gray.

Color Psychology

Pink can evoke tenderness, gentleness and being cared for, with a marked comforting effect; psychologically it symbolizes romance, sweetness and goodwill. For this reason Misty Red tends to leave a first impression of being gentle and sweet in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.

Best Uses

Pink suits beauty and fashion, wedding planning, baby products and female-oriented communities where gentleness and romance are emphasized. In real projects, Misty Red is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Pink”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.

Misty Red Featured In

This color is included in the following color cards and color families. Click a card to browse more colors in the corresponding collection.

Morandi ColorsMorandi ColorsColor Card→PinkColor Family→