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Careys Pink

#CC999F

Careys Pink is a warm light color with the hex code #CC999F. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 204, 153, 159 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 25%, 22%, 20% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Careys Pink color values

HEX
#CC999F
RGB
204, 153, 159
HSL
353°, 33%, 70%
CMYK
0, 25, 22, 20

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Careys Pink sits at 353° on the color wheel with 33% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 33% saturation gives it enough color presence to register clearly without competing for dominance in a composition. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Careys Pink is rendered as rgb(204, 153, 159), where the red channel dominates at 204, giving the color a clear red cast. This warm mid-tone carries enough energy to serve as an accent without the intensity of a highly saturated warm color.

For print, Careys Pink translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 25M 22Y 20K. The low-to-moderate black value (20%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (25%), with black serving as a supporting shadow tone. No brands in the brandkit.pro library currently specify this exact hex as a named brand color.

Color harmonies

Complementary

Split-Complementary

How to use Careys Pink

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #CC999F;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 204, 153, 159;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#CC999F',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 25%
Y: 22%
K: 20%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(204, 153, 159)
rgba(204, 153, 159, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 353° on the color wheel

H&M logo
H&M
Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Twilio logo
Twilio
Porsche logo
Porsche

Frequently asked questions

What color is #CC999F?
#CC999F is Careys Pink, a warm light color with RGB values of 204, 153, 159. It has a hue of 353°, 33% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #CC999F?
The RGB color code for #CC999F is rgb(204, 153, 159). This means it contains 204 red, 153 green, and 159 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Careys Pink a warm or cool color?
Careys Pink (#CC999F) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #CC999F in CSS?
You can use #CC999F in CSS with: background-color: #CC999F; or color: #CC999F; or as an RGB value: rgb(204, 153, 159). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 25%, 22%, 20%.

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