Washed-Out Crimson
Approachable and soft pale crimson warmth
Washed-Out Crimson is a pale, unsaturated red that feels approachable rather than aggressive. This pastel shade works best as a soft background, allowing dark text to pop with excellent legibility due to its high contrast ratio. Pair it with deep charcoal or slate greys to ground its inherent sweetness. The hex code for this color is #ffb3a7, which serves as a friendly, light-hearted accent for spring-themed UI designs.
About Washed-Out Crimson
Grapefruit flesh caught in afternoon window light
What does washed-out crimson mean?
This soft red often suggests gentleness and warmth. Its high lightness and low saturation give it an easygoing, mellow warmth with none of red's urgency.
Where you see washed-out crimson
- grapefruit segments
- salmon fillets
- peony petals
- blush makeup
- strawberry milk
- coral reefs
What it works for
Use it for bakery packaging, spring branding, bedroom walls, or soft backgrounds that stay warm without shouting.
What colors go with washed-out crimson?
Sage Green #9caf88The muted green cools the warm pink and keeps both colors soft.Charcoal #36454fDark gray grounds the pale pink and makes it read fresher.Cream #fffdd0A near-white neighbor deepens the pink's warmth without hard contrast.Dusty Teal #4c9085Teal sits opposite red on the wheel, so the pairing glows gently.Terracotta #e2725bThe earthy orange-red adds depth while staying in the same warm family.
Questions about Washed-Out Crimson
What is the hex code for Washed-Out Crimson?
Washed-Out Crimson is #ffb3a7. In RGB that is rgb(255, 179, 167), in HSL hsl(8, 100%, 83%) and in CMYK 0%, 30%, 35%, 0%.
Is Washed-Out Crimson readable on white or black?
Washed-Out Crimson has a 1.71:1 contrast ratio on white and 12.25:1 on black. WCAG asks for 4.5:1 for body text and 3:1 for large text, so on white it is too faint for text and on black it works for body text. Try other pairs in the contrast checker.