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Puce

#D68F9A

Puce is a warm light color with the hex code #D68F9A. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 214, 143, 154 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 33%, 28%, 16% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Puce color values

HEX
#D68F9A
RGB
214, 143, 154
HSL
351°, 46%, 70%
CMYK
0, 33, 28, 16

About this color

Puce sits at 351° on the color wheel with 46% saturation and 70% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. The moderate 46% 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, Puce is rendered as rgb(214, 143, 154), where the red channel dominates at 214, 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, Puce translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 33M 28Y 16K. The low-to-moderate black value (16%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (33%), 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.

How to use Puce

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #D68F9A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 214, 143, 154;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#D68F9A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 33%
Y: 28%
K: 16%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(214, 143, 154)
rgba(214, 143, 154, 0.8)

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

Frequently asked questions

What color is #D68F9A?
#D68F9A is Puce, a warm light color with RGB values of 214, 143, 154. It has a hue of 351°, 46% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #D68F9A?
The RGB color code for #D68F9A is rgb(214, 143, 154). This means it contains 214 red, 143 green, and 154 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Puce a warm or cool color?
Puce (#D68F9A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #D68F9A in CSS?
You can use #D68F9A in CSS with: background-color: #D68F9A; or color: #D68F9A; or as an RGB value: rgb(214, 143, 154). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 33%, 28%, 16%.