Pale Amaranth

Q: How do I use #E5B7B3 in CSS?

You can use #E5B7B3 in CSS with: background-color: #E5B7B3; or color: #E5B7B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(229, 183, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 22%, 10%.

#E5B7B3

Pale Amaranth is a warm light color with the hex code #E5B7B3. This moderately saturated hue can be represented as RGB 229, 183, 179 in digital design or CMYK 0%, 20%, 22%, 10% for print applications. Find matching Pantone color.

Pale Amaranth Color Values

HEX: #E5B7B3
RGB: 229, 183, 179
HSL: 5°, 49%, 80%
CMYK: 0, 20, 22, 10

Shades & Tints

Darker Lighter

About this color

Pale Amaranth sits at 5° on the color wheel, placing it in the warm color family, often associated with energy and warmth. With 49% 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%, 20%, 22%, 10% 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: #E5B7B3;
  --brand-primary-rgb: 229, 183, 179;
}

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

Tailwind Config

colors: {
  brand: '#E5B7B3',
}

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

Print Design (CMYK)

C: 0%
M: 20%
Y: 22%
K: 10%

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

RGB for Screens

rgb(229, 183, 179)
rgba(229, 183, 179, 0.8)

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

Brands Using the Same Hue

12 brand s with colors near 5° on the color wheel

Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #E5B7B3?

#E5B7B3 is Pale Amaranth, a warm light color with RGB values of 229, 183, 179. It has a hue of 5°, 49% saturation, and 80% lightness in the HSL color space.

What is the RGB value of #E5B7B3?

The RGB color code for #E5B7B3 is rgb(229, 183, 179). This means it contains 229 red, 183 green, and 179 blue in the RGB color model.

Is Pale Amaranth a warm or cool color?

Pale Amaranth (#E5B7B3) is a warm color with a hue between 0-60° or 300-360° on the color wheel.

How do I use #E5B7B3 in CSS?

You can use #E5B7B3 in CSS with: background-color: #E5B7B3; or color: #E5B7B3; or as an RGB value: rgb(229, 183, 179). For print design, use CMYK: 0%, 20%, 22%, 10%.