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Faded Red
Faded Red
#D98880Click to copy
Faded Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(217, 136, 128)Copy
HSLhsl(5, 54%, 68%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(5, 41%, 85%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 37%, 41%, 15%)Copy
Faded Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#D98880
Click to copy#80D1D9
Click to copyAnalogous
#D980A5
Click to copy#D9B480
Click to copySplit Complementary
#80D9B5
Click to copy#80A4D9
Click to copyMonochromatic
#D98880
Click to copy#ECD5D3
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#BB4438
Click to copy#6D2720
Click to copy#1E0B09
Click to copyFaded Red WCAG Accessibility Contrast
WCAG Calculator →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
2.70 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.78 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.47 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.68 : 1
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Faded Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →Lighten with White Mixed with white for a lighter, softer color
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Faded Red Color Introduction
Definition
Faded Red (HEX #D98880) has the RGB value rgb(217, 136, 128), the HSL value hsl(5°, 54%, 68%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 37%, 41%, 15%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Faded Red is #80D1D9, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #D980A5 and #D9B480 that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#80D9B4, #80A5D9) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Faded Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Faded Red has a contrast ratio of 2.70:1 against white and 7.78:1 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, Faded Red has a lightness of 68% and a saturation of 54%, bright and airy, ideal as a light background or accent color that creates a soft, comfortable atmosphere; moreover, its saturation is moderate, keeping the color’s emotional expression without becoming overly assertive. In a word: A soft light red with a faded feel.
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 Faded 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, Faded 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.
Faded 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.
