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Pale Amaranth

#C89D9E

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #C89D9E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 200, 157, 158 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 21%, 21%, 22% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#C89D9E
RGB
200, 157, 158
HSL
359°, 28%, 70%
CMYK
0, 21, 21, 22

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 359° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 28% saturation and 70% lightness, this muted light hue provides subtle, elegant backgrounds.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Amaranth 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 Amaranth in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 21%, 21%, 22% ensures accurate color reproduction. This balanced CMYK profile should reproduce consistently across different printing methods.

How to use Pale Amaranth

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #C89D9E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 200, 157, 158;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C89D9E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 21%
Y: 21%
K: 22%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(200, 157, 158)
rgba(200, 157, 158, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 359° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C89D9E?
#C89D9E is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 200, 157, 158. It has a hue of 359°, 28% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C89D9E?
The RGB color code for #C89D9E is rgb(200, 157, 158). This means it contains 200 red, 157 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#C89D9E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C89D9E in CSS?
You can use #C89D9E in CSS with: background-color: #C89D9E; or color: #C89D9E; or as an RGB value: rgb(200, 157, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 21%, 21%, 22%.