Amaranth

Q: How do I use #DF264E in CSS?

You can use #DF264E in CSS with: background-color: #DF264E; or color: #DF264E; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 38, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 65%, 13%.

#DF264E

Amaranth is a warm medium color with the hex code #DF264E. This vibrant hue can be represented as RGB 223, 38, 78 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 83%, 65%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Amaranth color values

HEX: #DF264E
RGB: 223, 38, 78
HSL: 347°, 74%, 51%
CMYK: 0, 83, 65, 13

Shades & tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Amaranth sits at 347° on the color wheel with 74% saturation and 51% 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. At medium-high lightness, it holds its own on white backgrounds while remaining approachable.

In digital environments, Amaranth is rendered as rgb(223, 38, 78), where the red channel dominates at 223, 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 83M 65Y 13K. The low-to-moderate black value (13%) means the color's character in print comes primarily from its magenta ink content (83%), 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: #DF264E;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 38, 78;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#DF264E',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 83%
Y: 65%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(223, 38, 78)
rgba(223, 38, 78, 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 #DF264E?

#DF264E is Amaranth, a warm medium color with RGB values of 223, 38, 78. It has a hue of 347°, 74% saturation, and 51% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #DF264E?

The RGB color code for #DF264E is rgb(223, 38, 78). This means it contains 223 red, 38 green, and 78 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Amaranth a warm or cool color?

Amaranth (#DF264E) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #DF264E in CSS?

You can use #DF264E in CSS with: background-color: #DF264E; or color: #DF264E; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 38, 78). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 83%, 65%, 13%.