Pale Amaranth is a
warm light color with the hex code #C99C9C.
This muted hue can be represented as RGB
201, 156, 156 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 22%, 21% for print applications.
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Pale Amaranth
#C99C9C
Pale Amaranth Color Values
- HEX
- #C99C9C
- RGB
- 201, 156, 156
- HSL
- 0°, 29%, 70%
- CMYK
- 0, 22, 22, 21
Shades & Tints
Darker Lighter
About this color
Pale Amaranth sits at 0° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 29% 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%, 22%, 22%, 21% 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 Amaranth
CSS Variable
:root {
--brand-primary: #C99C9C;
--brand-primary-rgb: 201, 156, 156;
}Define as a CSS custom property for consistent theming across your site.
Tailwind Config
colors: {
brand: '#C99C9C',
}
Add to your Tailwind config to use classes like bg-brand.
Print Design (CMYK)
C: 0%
M: 22%
Y: 22%
K: 21%Use these CMYK values in Adobe Illustrator, InDesign, or print specifications.
RGB for Screens
rgb(201, 156, 156)
rgba(201, 156, 156, 0.8)Use RGB notation for compatibility or add alpha channel for transparency.
Frequently Asked Questions
What color is #C99C9C?
#C99C9C is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 201, 156, 156. It has a hue of 0°, 29%
saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color
space.
What is the RGB value of #C99C9C?
The RGB color code for #C99C9C is rgb(201, 156, 156). This means it contains 201 red,
156 green, and 156 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#C99C9C) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C99C9C in CSS?
You can use #C99C9C in CSS with:
background-color: #C99C9C; or color: #C99C9C; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 156, 156). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 22%, 21%.