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Pale Amaranth

#C99C9E

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #C99C9E. This muted hue can be represented as RGB 201, 156, 158 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 22%, 21%, 21% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#C99C9E
RGB
201, 156, 158
HSL
357°, 29%, 70%
CMYK
0, 22, 21, 21

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 357° 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%, 21%, 21% 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: #C99C9E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 201, 156, 158;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#C99C9E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

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

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(201, 156, 158)
rgba(201, 156, 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 357° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #C99C9E?
#C99C9E is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 201, 156, 158. It has a hue of 357°, 29% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #C99C9E?
The RGB color code for #C99C9E is rgb(201, 156, 158). This means it contains 201 red, 156 green, and 158 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#C99C9E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #C99C9E in CSS?
You can use #C99C9E in CSS with: background-color: #C99C9E; or color: #C99C9E; or as an RGB value: rgb(201, 156, 158). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 22%, 21%, 21%.