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Pale Amaranth

#DFB9BC

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #DFB9BC. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 223, 185, 188 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 17%, 16%, 13% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX
#DFB9BC
RGB
223, 185, 188
HSL
355°, 37%, 80%
CMYK
0, 17, 16, 13

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 355° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 37% saturation and 80% lightness, this moderately saturated light hue balances visibility with restraint.

In digital design, warm colors like Pale Amaranth 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 Amaranth in print, the CMYK breakdown of 0%, 17%, 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 Amaranth

CSS Variable 

:root {
  --brand-primary: #DFB9BC;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 223, 185, 188;
}

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

Tailwind Config 

colors: {
  brand: '#DFB9BC',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK) 

C: 0%
M: 17%
Y: 16%
K: 13%

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

RGB for Screens 

rgb(223, 185, 188)
rgba(223, 185, 188, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

11 brand s with colors near 355° on the color wheel

Mastercard logo
Mastercard
Netflix logo
Netflix
Airbnb logo
Airbnb
Tesla logo
Tesla

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #DFB9BC?
#DFB9BC is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 223, 185, 188. It has a hue of 355°, 37% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.
What is the RGB value of #DFB9BC?
The RGB color code for #DFB9BC is rgb(223, 185, 188). This means it contains 223 red, 185 green, and 188 blue in the RGB color model.
Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?
Pale Amaranth (#DFB9BC) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.
How do I use #DFB9BC in CSS?
You can use #DFB9BC in CSS with: background-color: #DFB9BC; or color: #DFB9BC; or as an RGB value: rgb(223, 185, 188). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 17%, 16%, 13%.

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