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Pale Violet Red

#AC537E

Pale Violet Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #AC537E. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 172, 83, 126 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 52%, 27%, 33% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Violet Red Color Values

HEX
#AC537E
RGB
172, 83, 126
HSL
331°, 35%, 50%
CMYK
0, 52, 27, 33

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Violet Red sits at 331° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 35% saturation and 50% lightness, this moderately saturated medium hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Violet Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Medium-toned colors offer versatility across both light and dark design themes.

When using Pale Violet Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 52%, 27%, 33% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

Color Harmonies

Complementary

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Pale Violet Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #AC537E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 172, 83, 126;
}

Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#AC537E',
}

Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 52%
Y: 27%
K: 33%

Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.

RGB for Screens 

rgb(172, 83, 126)
rgba(172, 83, 126, 0.8)

Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.

Brands Using the Same Hue

2 brand s with colors near 331° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #AC537E?
#AC537E is Pale Violet Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 172, 83, 126. It has a hue of 331°, 35% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #AC537E?
The RGB color code for #AC537E is rgb(172, 83, 126). This means it contains 172 red, 83 green, and 126 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Violet Red a warm or cool color?
Pale Violet Red (#AC537E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #AC537E in CSS?
You can use #AC537E in CSS with: background-color: #AC537E; or color: #AC537E; or as an RGB value: rgb(172, 83, 126). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 52%, 27%, 33%.

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