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Pale Violet Red

#DE87BB

Pale Violet Red is a warm light color with the hex code #DE87BB. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 222, 135, 187 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 39%, 16%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Violet Red Color Values

HEX
#DE87BB
RGB
222, 135, 187
HSL
324°, 57%, 70%
CMYK
0, 39, 16, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Violet Red sits at 324° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 57% saturation and 70% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Violet Red 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 Violet Red in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 39%, 16%, 13% 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 Violet Red

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DE87BB;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 222, 135, 187;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DE87BB',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 39%
Y: 16%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(222, 135, 187)
rgba(222, 135, 187, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

1 brand with colors near 324° on the color wheel

Slack logo
Slack

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DE87BB?
#DE87BB is Pale Violet Red, a warm light color with RGB values of 222, 135, 187. It has a hue of 324°, 57% saturation, and 70% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DE87BB?
The RGB color code for #DE87BB is rgb(222, 135, 187). This means it contains 222 red, 135 green, and 187 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Violet Red a warm or cool color?
Pale Violet Red (#DE87BB) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DE87BB in CSS?
You can use #DE87BB in CSS with: background-color: #DE87BB; or color: #DE87BB; or as an RGB value: rgb(222, 135, 187). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 39%, 16%, 13%.

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