Red
Pale Red
Pale Red
#E37E7EClick to copy
Pale Red Parameter Conversion Table
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RGBrgb(227, 126, 126)Copy
HSLhsl(0, 64%, 69%)Copy
HSV/HSBhsv(0, 44%, 89%)Copy
CMYKcmyk(0%, 44%, 44%, 11%)Copy
Pale Red Color Schemes
Complementary
#E37E7E
Click to copy#7EE3E3
Click to copyAnalogous
#E37EB1
Click to copy#E3B17E
Click to copySplit Complementary
#7EE3B1
Click to copy#7EB1E3
Click to copyMonochromatic
#E37E7E
Click to copy#F1D6D6
Click to copy#FFFFFF
Click to copy#CE2D2D
Click to copy#7A1B1B
Click to copy#270808
Click to copyPale 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
2.78 : 1
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Black background #000000
7.55 : 1
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Light gray background #F5F5F5
2.55 : 1
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Dark gray background #333333
4.54 : 1
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Pale Red Shade Variants
Gradient Generator →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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Pale Red Color Introduction
Definition
Pale Red (HEX #E37E7E) has the RGB value rgb(227, 126, 126), the HSL value hsl(0°, 64%, 69%) and the CMYK print value cmyk(0%, 44%, 44%, 11%). In terms of color schemes, the complement of Pale Red is #7EE3E3, and placing the two side by side produces a striking, eye-catching contrast; paired with the analogous colors #E37EB1 and #E3B07E that sit next to it on the color wheel, it transitions naturally and harmoniously; in a split-complementary scheme (#7EE3B1, #7EB0E3) it keeps its contrast tension without losing layering; and a monochromatic scheme built on Pale Red uses gradients of lightness and saturation to create a unified design with a strong sense of depth. Under the WCAG accessibility standard, Pale Red has a contrast ratio of 2.78:1 against white and 7.55:1 against black; paired with a black background it reaches AAA, making it ideal for text and accent colors in dark mode.
Color Characteristics
Red is the most impactful color, evoking fire, blood and the sun. It grabs attention instantly and is almost the default choice in promotions, dining and sports. Specifically, Pale Red has a lightness of 69% and a saturation of 64%, 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 faded memory.
Color Psychology
Red can evoke passion, courage and urgency, with a marked arousing and motivating effect; psychologically it symbolizes enthusiasm, energy and drive. For this reason Pale Red tends to leave a first impression of being passionate and direct in the viewer’s mind, and this emotional tone also defines the role it plays in design.
Best Uses
Red suits big promotions, restaurant menus, sports posters and any visual design that needs emotional intensity. In real projects, Pale Red is also often used as a light background or supporting negative space; in “Red”-themed designs, the adjacent colors or lightness gradients built around it quickly establish a cohesive, clearly layered color scheme.
Pale 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.