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Pale Violet Red

#B44B79

Pale Violet Red is a warm medium color with the hex code #B44B79. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 180, 75, 121 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 58%, 33%, 29% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Violet Red Color Values

HEX
#B44B79
RGB
180, 75, 121
HSL
334°, 41%, 50%
CMYK
0, 58, 33, 29

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Violet Red sits at 334° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 41% 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%, 58%, 33%, 29% 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: #B44B79;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 180, 75, 121;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#B44B79',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 58%
Y: 33%
K: 29%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(180, 75, 121)
rgba(180, 75, 121, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

4 brand s with colors near 334° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #B44B79?
#B44B79 is Pale Violet Red, a warm medium color with RGB values of 180, 75, 121. It has a hue of 334°, 41% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #B44B79?
The RGB color code for #B44B79 is rgb(180, 75, 121). This means it contains 180 red, 75 green, and 121 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Violet Red a warm or cool color?
Pale Violet Red (#B44B79) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #B44B79 in CSS?
You can use #B44B79 in CSS with: background-color: #B44B79; or color: #B44B79; or as an RGB value: rgb(180, 75, 121). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 58%, 33%, 29%.

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