Amaranth

Q: How do I use #DE214A in CSS?

You can use #DE214A in CSS with: background-color: #DE214A; or color: #DE214A; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 33, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 67%, 13%.

#DE214A

Amaranth is a warm medium color with the hex code #DE214A. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 222, 33, 74 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 85%, 67%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amaranth color values

HEX: #DE214A
RGB: 222, 33, 74
HSL: 347°, 74%, 50%
CMYK: 0, 85, 67, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amaranth sits at 347° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 50% lightness, placing it in the magenta-red segment of the spectrum. At 74% saturation, the hue is fully legible and confident — richly chromatic without tipping into high-contrast territory. Its mid-range lightness positions it as a mid-tone: neither a background color nor a deep accent, but something in between.

In digital environments, Amaranth is rendered as rgb(222, 33, 74), where the red channel dominates at 222, creating a strongly red-skewed appearance. The mid-range lightness and strong saturation make this versatile for both foreground and background roles, depending on what it is paired against.

For print, Amaranth translates to a CMYK breakdown of 0C 85M 67Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (85%), 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

Analogous

Triadic

Split-Complementary

How to use Amaranth

CSS Variable

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DE214A;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 33, 74;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DE214A',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 85%
Y: 67%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(222, 33, 74)
rgba(222, 33, 74, 0.8)

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

Brands using similar hue

24 brand s with colors near 347° on the color wheel

Frequently asked questions

What color is #DE214A?

#DE214A is Amaranth, a warm medium color with RGB values of 222, 33, 74. It has a hue of 347°, 74% saturation, and 50% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DE214A?

The RGB color code for #DE214A is rgb(222, 33, 74). This means it contains 222 red, 33 green, and 74 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Amaranth a warm or cool color?

Amaranth (#DE214A) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DE214A in CSS?

You can use #DE214A in CSS with: background-color: #DE214A; or color: #DE214A; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 33, 74). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 85%, 67%, 13%.