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Pale Violet Red

#B3809E

Pale Violet Red is a warm light color with the hex code #B3809E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 179, 128, 158 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 28%, 12%, 30% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Violet Red Color Values

HEX
#B3809E
RGB
179, 128, 158
HSL
325°, 25%, 60%
CMYK
0, 28, 12, 30

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Violet Red sits at 325° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 25% saturation and 60% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Violet Red work well for calls-to-action, accent elements, and creating urgency. Light colors are ideal for backgrounds and creating breathing room in layouts.

When using Pale Violet Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 28%, 12%, 30% 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: #B3809E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 179, 128, 158;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B3809E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 28%
Y: 12%
K: 30%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(179, 128, 158)
rgba(179, 128, 158, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 325° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B3809E?
#B3809E is Pale Violet Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 179, 128, 158. It has a hue of 325°, 25% saturation, and 60% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B3809E?
The RGB color code for #B3809E is rgb(179, 128, 158). This means it contains 179 red, 128 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Violet Red a warm or cool color?
Pale Violet Red (#B3809E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B3809E in CSS?
You can use #B3809E in CSS with: background-color: #B3809E; or color: #B3809E; or as an RGB value: rgb(179, 128, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 28%, 12%, 30%.

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